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Divide 72/42 with 1/18

1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 1/18

72/42 ÷ 1/18 is 216/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/18: 18/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/42 ÷ 1/18 = 72/42 × 18/1
  3. = 72 × 18/42 × 1 = 1296/42
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 216/7
  5. In mixed form: 306/7

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