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Divide 72/25 with 8/42

1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 8/42

72/25 ÷ 8/42 is 378/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/42: 42/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/25 ÷ 8/42 = 72/25 × 42/8
  3. = 72 × 42/25 × 8 = 3024/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 378/25
  5. In mixed form: 153/25

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