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Divide 81/8 with 27/42

1st number: 10 1/8, 2nd number: 27/42

81/8 ÷ 27/42 is 63/4.

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, 81/8 ÷ 27/42 = 81/8 × 42/27
  3. = 81 × 42/8 × 27 = 3402/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/4
  5. In mixed form: 153/4

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