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Divide 42/72 with 3/7

42/72 ÷ 3/7 is 49/36.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/7: 7/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/72 ÷ 3/7 = 42/72 × 7/3
  3. = 42 × 7/72 × 3 = 294/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/36
  5. In mixed form: 113/36

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