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Divide 42/8 with 80/27

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 2 26/27

42/8 ÷ 80/27 is 567/320.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/27: 27/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 80/27 = 42/8 × 27/80
  3. = 42 × 27/8 × 80 = 1134/640
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 567/320
  5. In mixed form: 1247/320

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