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Divide 80/40 with 42/14

1st number: 2 0/40, 2nd number: 3 0/14

80/40 ÷ 42/14 is 2/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/14: 14/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/40 ÷ 42/14 = 80/40 × 14/42
  3. = 80 × 14/40 × 42 = 1120/1680
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3

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