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Divide 54/8 with 27/42

1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 27/42

54/8 ÷ 27/42 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/42: 42/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 54/8 ÷ 27/42 = 54/8 × 42/27
  3. = 54 × 42/8 × 27 = 2268/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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