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Divide 42/10 with 49/72

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 49/72

42/10 ÷ 49/72 is 216/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 49/72: 72/49
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/10 ÷ 49/72 = 42/10 × 72/49
  3. = 42 × 72/10 × 49 = 3024/490
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 216/35
  5. In mixed form: 66/35

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