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Divide 42/3 with 72/70

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 1 2/70

42/3 ÷ 72/70 is 245/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/70: 70/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 72/70 = 42/3 × 70/72
  3. = 42 × 70/3 × 72 = 2940/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 245/18
  5. In mixed form: 1311/18

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