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Divide 80/5 with 42/20

1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 2 2/20

80/5 ÷ 42/20 is 160/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/20: 20/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/5 ÷ 42/20 = 80/5 × 20/42
  3. = 80 × 20/5 × 42 = 1600/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/21
  5. In mixed form: 713/21

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