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Divide 80/42 with 2/8

1st number: 1 38/42, 2nd number: 2/8

80/42 ÷ 2/8 is 160/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/8: 8/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/42 ÷ 2/8 = 80/42 × 8/2
  3. = 80 × 8/42 × 2 = 640/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/21
  5. In mixed form: 713/21

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