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Divide 80/9 with 42/5

1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 8 2/5

80/9 ÷ 42/5 is 200/189.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/5: 5/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/9 ÷ 42/5 = 80/9 × 5/42
  3. = 80 × 5/9 × 42 = 400/378
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 200/189
  5. In mixed form: 111/189

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