Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Divide fractions

Divide 25/16 with 42/72

1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 42/72

25/16 ÷ 42/72 is 75/28.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/72: 72/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 25/16 ÷ 42/72 = 25/16 × 72/42
  3. = 25 × 72/16 × 42 = 1800/672
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/28
  5. In mixed form: 219/28

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com