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Divide 80/60 with 24/42

1st number: 1 20/60, 2nd number: 24/42

80/60 ÷ 24/42 is 7/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/42: 42/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/60 ÷ 24/42 = 80/60 × 42/24
  3. = 80 × 42/60 × 24 = 3360/1440
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
  5. In mixed form: 21/3

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