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Divide 72/42 with 14/35

1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 14/35

72/42 ÷ 14/35 is 30/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 14/35: 35/14
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/42 ÷ 14/35 = 72/42 × 35/14
  3. = 72 × 35/42 × 14 = 2520/588
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 30/7
  5. In mixed form: 42/7

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