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Divide 72/35 with 60/42

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

72/35 ÷ 60/42 is 36/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/42: 42/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/35 ÷ 60/42 = 72/35 × 42/60
  3. = 72 × 42/35 × 60 = 3024/2100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/25
  5. In mixed form: 111/25

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