Answers

Divide 42/28 with 28/72

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 28/72

42/28 ÷ 28/72 is 27/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 28/72: 72/28
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/28 ÷ 28/72 = 42/28 × 72/28
3. = 42 × 72/28 × 28 = 3024/784
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/7
5. In mixed form: 36/7

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