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Divide 70/7 with 42/72

1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 42/72

70/7 ÷ 42/72 is 120/7.

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, 70/7 ÷ 42/72 = 70/7 × 72/42
  3. = 70 × 72/7 × 42 = 5040/294
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 120/7
  5. In mixed form: 171/7

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