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Divide 42/35 with 80/40

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 2 0/40

42/35 ÷ 80/40 is 3/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/40: 40/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/35 ÷ 80/40 = 42/35 × 40/80
  3. = 42 × 40/35 × 80 = 1680/2800
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5

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