Answers

Divide 72/28 with 42/84

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 42/84

72/28 ÷ 42/84 is 36/7.

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, 72/28 ÷ 42/84 = 72/28 × 84/42
3. = 72 × 84/28 × 42 = 6048/1176
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/7
5. In mixed form: 51/7

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