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Divide 80/75 with 40/42

1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 40/42

80/75 ÷ 40/42 is 28/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/75 ÷ 40/42 = 80/75 × 42/40
  3. = 80 × 42/75 × 40 = 3360/3000
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/25
  5. In mixed form: 13/25

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