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Divide 72/42 with 49/36

1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 1 13/36

72/42 ÷ 49/36 is 432/343.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 49/36: 36/49
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/42 ÷ 49/36 = 72/42 × 36/49
  3. = 72 × 36/42 × 49 = 2592/2058
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 432/343
  5. In mixed form: 189/343

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