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Divide 72/24 with 42/90

1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 42/90

72/24 ÷ 42/90 is 45/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/90: 90/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/24 ÷ 42/90 = 72/24 × 90/42
  3. = 72 × 90/24 × 42 = 6480/1008
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/7
  5. In mixed form: 63/7

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