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Divide 42/3 with 80/12

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 6 8/12

42/3 ÷ 80/12 is 21/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/12: 12/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 80/12 = 42/3 × 12/80
  3. = 42 × 12/3 × 80 = 504/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
  5. In mixed form: 21/10

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