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Divide 60/27 with 42/72

1st number: 2 6/27, 2nd number: 42/72

60/27 ÷ 42/72 is 80/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/72: 72/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 60/27 ÷ 42/72 = 60/27 × 72/42
  3. = 60 × 72/27 × 42 = 4320/1134
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/21
  5. In mixed form: 317/21

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