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Divide 25/2 with 72/42

1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 1 30/42

25/2 ÷ 72/42 is 175/24.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/42: 42/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 25/2 ÷ 72/42 = 25/2 × 42/72
  3. = 25 × 42/2 × 72 = 1050/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/24
  5. In mixed form: 77/24

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