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Divide 42/3 with 36/80

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 36/80

42/3 ÷ 36/80 is 280/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/80: 80/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 36/80 = 42/3 × 80/36
  3. = 42 × 80/3 × 36 = 3360/108
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 280/9
  5. In mixed form: 311/9

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