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Divide 72/15 with 32/42

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 32/42

72/15 ÷ 32/42 is 63/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 32/42: 42/32
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/15 ÷ 32/42 = 72/15 × 42/32
  3. = 72 × 42/15 × 32 = 3024/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/10
  5. In mixed form: 63/10

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