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Divide 80/40 with 42/98

1st number: 2 0/40, 2nd number: 42/98

80/40 ÷ 42/98 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/98: 98/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/40 ÷ 42/98 = 80/40 × 98/42
  3. = 80 × 98/40 × 42 = 7840/1680
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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