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Divide 42/35 with 56/80

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 56/80

42/35 ÷ 56/80 is 12/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/80: 80/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/35 ÷ 56/80 = 42/35 × 80/56
  3. = 42 × 80/35 × 56 = 3360/1960
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
  5. In mixed form: 15/7

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