Answers

Divide 72/35 with 84/42

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 2 0/42

72/35 ÷ 84/42 is 36/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 84/42: 42/84
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/35 ÷ 84/42 = 72/35 × 42/84
3. = 72 × 42/35 × 84 = 3024/2940
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/35
5. In mixed form: 11/35

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