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Divide 80/18 with 72/42

1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 1 30/42

80/18 ÷ 72/42 is 70/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/42: 42/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/18 ÷ 72/42 = 80/18 × 42/72
  3. = 80 × 42/18 × 72 = 3360/1296
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/27
  5. In mixed form: 216/27

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