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Divide 72/35 with 18/42

1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 18/42

72/35 ÷ 18/42 is 24/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/42: 42/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/35 ÷ 18/42 = 72/35 × 42/18
  3. = 72 × 42/35 × 18 = 3024/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
  5. In mixed form: 44/5

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