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Divide 42/8 with 27/90

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 27/90

42/8 ÷ 27/90 is 35/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/90: 90/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 27/90 = 42/8 × 90/27
  3. = 42 × 90/8 × 27 = 3780/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/2
  5. In mixed form: 171/2

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