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Divide 42/18 with 72/7

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 10 2/7

42/18 ÷ 72/7 is 49/216.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/7: 7/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/18 ÷ 72/7 = 42/18 × 7/72
  3. = 42 × 7/18 × 72 = 294/1296
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/216

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