Answers

Divide 42/21 with 72/42

1^st number: 2 0/21, 2^nd number: 1 30/42

42/21 ÷ 72/42 is 7/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/42: 42/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/21 ÷ 72/42 = 42/21 × 42/72
3. = 42 × 42/21 × 72 = 1764/1512
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
5. In mixed form: 11/6

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