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Divide 70/42 with 72/18

1st number: 1 28/42, 2nd number: 4 0/18

70/42 ÷ 72/18 is 5/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/18: 18/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 70/42 ÷ 72/18 = 70/42 × 18/72
  3. = 70 × 18/42 × 72 = 1260/3024
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12

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