Answers

Divide 72/42 with 42/70

1^st number: 1 30/42, 2^nd number: 42/70

72/42 ÷ 42/70 is 20/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/70: 70/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/42 ÷ 42/70 = 72/42 × 70/42
3. = 72 × 70/42 × 42 = 5040/1764
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
5. In mixed form: 26/7

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