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Divide 80/15 with 80/42

1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 1 38/42

80/15 ÷ 80/42 is 14/5.

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, 80/15 ÷ 80/42 = 80/15 × 42/80
  3. = 80 × 42/15 × 80 = 3360/1200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
  5. In mixed form: 24/5

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