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Divide 75/42 with 27/40

1st number: 1 33/42, 2nd number: 27/40

75/42 ÷ 27/40 is 500/189.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/40: 40/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 75/42 ÷ 27/40 = 75/42 × 40/27
  3. = 75 × 40/42 × 27 = 3000/1134
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 500/189
  5. In mixed form: 2122/189

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