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Divide 8/27 with 42/5

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

8/27 ÷ 42/5 is 20/567.

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, 8/27 ÷ 42/5 = 8/27 × 5/42
  3. = 8 × 5/27 × 42 = 40/1134
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/567

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