Answers

Divide 72/20 with 42/80

1^st number: 3 12/20, 2^nd number: 42/80

72/20 ÷ 42/80 is 48/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/80: 80/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/20 ÷ 42/80 = 72/20 × 80/42
3. = 72 × 80/20 × 42 = 5760/840
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/7
5. In mixed form: 66/7

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