Answers

Divide 72/27 with 42/84

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 42/84

72/27 ÷ 42/84 is 16/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/84: 84/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/27 ÷ 42/84 = 72/27 × 84/42
3. = 72 × 84/27 × 42 = 6048/1134
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
5. In mixed form: 51/3

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