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Divide 80/60 with 72/42

1st number: 1 20/60, 2nd number: 1 30/42

80/60 ÷ 72/42 is 7/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/42: 42/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/60 ÷ 72/42 = 80/60 × 42/72
  3. = 80 × 42/60 × 72 = 3360/4320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/9

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