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Divide 80/20 with 42/56

1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 42/56

80/20 ÷ 42/56 is 16/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/56: 56/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/20 ÷ 42/56 = 80/20 × 56/42
  3. = 80 × 56/20 × 42 = 4480/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
  5. In mixed form: 51/3

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