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Divide 70/42 with 80/60

1st number: 1 28/42, 2nd number: 1 20/60

70/42 ÷ 80/60 is 5/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/60: 60/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 70/42 ÷ 80/60 = 70/42 × 60/80
  3. = 70 × 60/42 × 80 = 4200/3360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
  5. In mixed form: 11/4

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