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Divide 42/14 with 21/72

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 21/72

42/14 ÷ 21/72 is 72/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/72: 72/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/14 ÷ 21/72 = 42/14 × 72/21
  3. = 42 × 72/14 × 21 = 3024/294
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/7
  5. In mixed form: 102/7

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