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Divide 42/9 with 27/6

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 4 3/6

42/9 ÷ 27/6 is 28/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/6: 6/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 27/6 = 42/9 × 6/27
  3. = 42 × 6/9 × 27 = 252/243
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/27
  5. In mixed form: 11/27

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