Answers

Divide 72/42 with 24/35

1^st number: 1 30/42, 2^nd number: 24/35

72/42 ÷ 24/35 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 24/35: 35/24
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/42 ÷ 24/35 = 72/42 × 35/24
3. = 72 × 35/42 × 24 = 2520/1008
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
5. In mixed form: 21/2

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