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Divide 81/3 with 42/5

1st number: 27 0/3, 2nd number: 8 2/5

81/3 ÷ 42/5 is 45/14.

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, 81/3 ÷ 42/5 = 81/3 × 5/42
  3. = 81 × 5/3 × 42 = 405/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/14
  5. In mixed form: 33/14

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