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Divide 80/50 with 42/45

1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 42/45

80/50 ÷ 42/45 is 12/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/45: 45/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/50 ÷ 42/45 = 80/50 × 45/42
  3. = 80 × 45/50 × 42 = 3600/2100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
  5. In mixed form: 15/7

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