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Divide 42/40 with 80/9

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 8 8/9

42/40 ÷ 80/9 is 189/1600.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/9: 9/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/40 ÷ 80/9 = 42/40 × 9/80
  3. = 42 × 9/40 × 80 = 378/3200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/1600

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