Answers

Divide 42/84 with 72/42

1^st number: 42/84, 2^nd number: 1 30/42

42/84 ÷ 72/42 is 7/24.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/42: 42/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/84 ÷ 72/42 = 42/84 × 42/72
3. = 42 × 42/84 × 72 = 1764/6048
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/24

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