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Divide 42/25 with 8/72

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 8/72

42/25 ÷ 8/72 is 378/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/72: 72/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/25 ÷ 8/72 = 42/25 × 72/8
  3. = 42 × 72/25 × 8 = 3024/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 378/25
  5. In mixed form: 153/25

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