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Divide 42/5 with 98/72

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 1 26/72

42/5 ÷ 98/72 is 216/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 98/72: 72/98
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 98/72 = 42/5 × 72/98
  3. = 42 × 72/5 × 98 = 3024/490
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 216/35
  5. In mixed form: 66/35

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