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Divide 72/4 with 45/42

1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 1 3/42

72/4 ÷ 45/42 is 84/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/42: 42/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/4 ÷ 45/42 = 72/4 × 42/45
  3. = 72 × 42/4 × 45 = 3024/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 84/5
  5. In mixed form: 164/5

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