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Divide 72/28 with 42/90

1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 42/90

72/28 ÷ 42/90 is 270/49.

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, 72/28 ÷ 42/90 = 72/28 × 90/42
  3. = 72 × 90/28 × 42 = 6480/1176
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 270/49
  5. In mixed form: 525/49

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