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Divide 50/20 with 80/42

1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 1 38/42

50/20 ÷ 80/42 is 21/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/42: 42/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/20 ÷ 80/42 = 50/20 × 42/80
  3. = 50 × 42/20 × 80 = 2100/1600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
  5. In mixed form: 15/16

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