Answers

Divide 72/4 with 42/5

1^st number: 18 0/4, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

72/4 ÷ 42/5 is 15/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/5: 5/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/4 ÷ 42/5 = 72/4 × 5/42
3. = 72 × 5/4 × 42 = 360/168
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
5. In mixed form: 21/7

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