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Divide 45/8 with 42/27

1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 1 15/27

45/8 ÷ 42/27 is 405/112.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/27: 27/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/8 ÷ 42/27 = 45/8 × 27/42
  3. = 45 × 27/8 × 42 = 1215/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 405/112
  5. In mixed form: 369/112

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