Answers

Divide 72/42 with 4/5

1^st number: 1 30/42, 2^nd number: 4/5

72/42 ÷ 4/5 is 15/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 4/5: 5/4
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/42 ÷ 4/5 = 72/42 × 5/4
3. = 72 × 5/42 × 4 = 360/168
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
5. In mixed form: 21/7

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