Answers

Divide 72/35 with 20/42

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 20/42

72/35 ÷ 20/42 is 108/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 20/42: 42/20
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/35 ÷ 20/42 = 72/35 × 42/20
3. = 72 × 42/35 × 20 = 3024/700
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 108/25
5. In mixed form: 48/25

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