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Divide 42/9 with 72/63

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 1 9/63

42/9 ÷ 72/63 is 49/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/63: 63/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 72/63 = 42/9 × 63/72
  3. = 42 × 63/9 × 72 = 2646/648
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/12
  5. In mixed form: 41/12

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