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Divide 42/36 with 80/90

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 80/90

42/36 ÷ 80/90 is 21/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/90: 90/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 80/90 = 42/36 × 90/80
  3. = 42 × 90/36 × 80 = 3780/2880
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
  5. In mixed form: 15/16

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