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Divide 42/4 with 49/72

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 49/72

42/4 ÷ 49/72 is 108/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 49/72: 72/49
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 49/72 = 42/4 × 72/49
  3. = 42 × 72/4 × 49 = 3024/196
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 108/7
  5. In mixed form: 153/7

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