Answers

Divide 42/8 with 27/5

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 5 2/5

42/8 ÷ 27/5 is 35/36.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 27/5: 5/27
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/8 ÷ 27/5 = 42/8 × 5/27
3. = 42 × 5/8 × 27 = 210/216
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/36

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