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Divide 42/2 with 80/60

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 1 20/60

42/2 ÷ 80/60 is 63/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/60: 60/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 80/60 = 42/2 × 60/80
  3. = 42 × 60/2 × 80 = 2520/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/4
  5. In mixed form: 153/4

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