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Divide 80/12 with 60/42

1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 1 18/42

80/12 ÷ 60/42 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/42: 42/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/12 ÷ 60/42 = 80/12 × 42/60
  3. = 80 × 42/12 × 60 = 3360/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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