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Divide 80/40 with 54/42

1st number: 2 0/40, 2nd number: 1 12/42

80/40 ÷ 54/42 is 14/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 54/42: 42/54
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/40 ÷ 54/42 = 80/40 × 42/54
  3. = 80 × 42/40 × 54 = 3360/2160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
  5. In mixed form: 15/9

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