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Divide 72/42 with 20/90

1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 20/90

72/42 ÷ 20/90 is 54/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/90: 90/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/42 ÷ 20/90 = 72/42 × 90/20
  3. = 72 × 90/42 × 20 = 6480/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/7
  5. In mixed form: 75/7

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