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Divide 80/60 with 30/40

1st number: 1 20/60, 2nd number: 30/40

80/60 ÷ 30/40 is 16/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 30/40: 40/30
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/60 ÷ 30/40 = 80/60 × 40/30
  3. = 80 × 40/60 × 30 = 3200/1800
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
  5. In mixed form: 17/9

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