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Divide 42/14 with 80/50

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 1 30/50

42/14 ÷ 80/50 is 15/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/50: 50/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/14 ÷ 80/50 = 42/14 × 50/80
  3. = 42 × 50/14 × 80 = 2100/1120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  5. In mixed form: 17/8

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