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Divide 42/2 with 72/25

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 2 22/25

42/2 ÷ 72/25 is 175/24.

Steps for dividing fractions

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

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