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Divide 80/72 with 10/42

1st number: 1 8/72, 2nd number: 10/42

80/72 ÷ 10/42 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 10/42: 42/10
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/72 ÷ 10/42 = 80/72 × 42/10
  3. = 80 × 42/72 × 10 = 3360/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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