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Divide 21/72 with 1/42

21/72 ÷ 1/42 is 49/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/42: 42/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/72 ÷ 1/42 = 21/72 × 42/1
  3. = 21 × 42/72 × 1 = 882/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/4
  5. In mixed form: 121/4

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