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Divide 42/8 with 80/36

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 2 8/36

42/8 ÷ 80/36 is 189/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/36: 36/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 80/36 = 42/8 × 36/80
  3. = 42 × 36/8 × 80 = 1512/640
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/80
  5. In mixed form: 229/80

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