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Divide 42/8 with 10/27

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 10/27

42/8 ÷ 10/27 is 567/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 10/27: 27/10
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 10/27 = 42/8 × 27/10
  3. = 42 × 27/8 × 10 = 1134/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 567/40
  5. In mixed form: 147/40

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