Answers

Divide 42/72 with 45/8

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

42/72 ÷ 45/8 is 14/135.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 45/8: 8/45
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/72 ÷ 45/8 = 42/72 × 8/45
3. = 42 × 8/72 × 45 = 336/3240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/135

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁸⁴/₇₂÷⁴⁵/₈ ⁴²/₇₂÷⁹⁰/₈ ⁴²/₇₂÷⁴⁵/₁₆ ⁴²/₇₂÷⁴⁵/₂₄ ⁴²/₇₂÷⁴⁵/₄₀ ⁴²/₇₂÷⁴⁵/₅₆

Divide Fractions Calculator