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Divide 42/27 with 5/80

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 5/80

42/27 ÷ 5/80 is 224/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/80: 80/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/27 ÷ 5/80 = 42/27 × 80/5
  3. = 42 × 80/27 × 5 = 3360/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 224/9
  5. In mixed form: 248/9

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