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Divide 6/4 with 42/72

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 42/72

6/4 ÷ 42/72 is 18/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/72: 72/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 6/4 ÷ 42/72 = 6/4 × 72/42
  3. = 6 × 72/4 × 42 = 432/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
  5. In mixed form: 24/7

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