Answers

Divide 42/72 with 84/35

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 2 14/35

42/72 ÷ 84/35 is 35/144.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 84/35: 35/84
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/72 ÷ 84/35 = 42/72 × 35/84
3. = 42 × 35/72 × 84 = 1470/6048
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/144

MathStep (Works offline)

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

Related: ⁸⁴/₇₂÷⁸⁴/₃₅ ⁴²/₇₂÷⁸⁴/₇₀

Divide Fractions Calculator