Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Divide fractions

Divide 42/2 with 80/5

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 16 0/5

42/2 ÷ 80/5 is 21/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/5: 5/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 80/5 = 42/2 × 5/80
  3. = 42 × 5/2 × 80 = 210/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
  5. In mixed form: 15/16

MathStep (Works offline)

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

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com