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Divide 42/20 with 80/70

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 1 10/70

42/20 ÷ 80/70 is 147/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/70: 70/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 80/70 = 42/20 × 70/80
  3. = 42 × 70/20 × 80 = 2940/1600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/80
  5. In mixed form: 167/80

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