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Divide 42/80 with 72/60

1st number: 42/80, 2nd number: 1 12/60

42/80 ÷ 72/60 is 7/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/60: 60/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/80 ÷ 72/60 = 42/80 × 60/72
  3. = 42 × 60/80 × 72 = 2520/5760
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/16

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