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Divide 84/27 with 42/24

1st number: 3 3/27, 2nd number: 1 18/24

84/27 ÷ 42/24 is 16/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/24: 24/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/27 ÷ 42/24 = 84/27 × 24/42
  3. = 84 × 24/27 × 42 = 2016/1134
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
  5. In mixed form: 17/9

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