Answers

Divide 48/42 with 72/84

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 72/84

48/42 ÷ 72/84 is 4/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/84: 84/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 48/42 ÷ 72/84 = 48/42 × 84/72
3. = 48 × 84/42 × 72 = 4032/3024
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
5. In mixed form: 11/3

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