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Divide 42/25 with 5/72

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 5/72

42/25 ÷ 5/72 is 3024/125.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/72: 72/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/25 ÷ 5/72 = 42/25 × 72/5
  3. = 42 × 72/25 × 5 = 3024/125
  4. In mixed form: 2424/125

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