Answers

Divide 42/35 with 72/81

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 72/81

42/35 ÷ 72/81 is 27/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/81: 81/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/35 ÷ 72/81 = 42/35 × 81/72
3. = 42 × 81/35 × 72 = 3402/2520
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
5. In mixed form: 17/20

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