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Divide 42/10 with 18/72

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 18/72

42/10 ÷ 18/72 is 84/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/72: 72/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/10 ÷ 18/72 = 42/10 × 72/18
  3. = 42 × 72/10 × 18 = 3024/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 84/5
  5. In mixed form: 164/5

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