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Divide 49/8 with 72/42

1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 1 30/42

49/8 ÷ 72/42 is 343/96.

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, 49/8 ÷ 72/42 = 49/8 × 42/72
  3. = 49 × 42/8 × 72 = 2058/576
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/96
  5. In mixed form: 355/96

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