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Divide 80/42 with 40/30

1st number: 1 38/42, 2nd number: 1 10/30

80/42 ÷ 40/30 is 10/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/30: 30/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/42 ÷ 40/30 = 80/42 × 30/40
  3. = 80 × 30/42 × 40 = 2400/1680
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
  5. In mixed form: 13/7

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