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Divide 72/42 with 18/35

1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 18/35

72/42 ÷ 18/35 is 10/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/35: 35/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/42 ÷ 18/35 = 72/42 × 35/18
  3. = 72 × 35/42 × 18 = 2520/756
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
  5. In mixed form: 31/3

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