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Divide 42/12 with 80/72

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1 8/72

42/12 ÷ 80/72 is 63/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/72: 72/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 80/72 = 42/12 × 72/80
  3. = 42 × 72/12 × 80 = 3024/960
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/20
  5. In mixed form: 33/20

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