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Divide 54/27 with 42/5

1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 8 2/5

54/27 ÷ 42/5 is 5/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/5: 5/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 54/27 ÷ 42/5 = 54/27 × 5/42
  3. = 54 × 5/27 × 42 = 270/1134
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21

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