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Divide 84/15 with 42/27

1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 1 15/27

84/15 ÷ 42/27 is 18/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/27: 27/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/15 ÷ 42/27 = 84/15 × 27/42
  3. = 84 × 27/15 × 42 = 2268/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
  5. In mixed form: 33/5

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