Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Divide fractions

Divide 12/3 with 42/80

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 42/80

12/3 ÷ 42/80 is 160/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/80: 80/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/3 ÷ 42/80 = 12/3 × 80/42
  3. = 12 × 80/3 × 42 = 960/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/21
  5. In mixed form: 713/21

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com