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Divide 72/42 with 70/14

1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 5 0/14

72/42 ÷ 70/14 is 12/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 70/14: 14/70
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/42 ÷ 70/14 = 72/42 × 14/70
  3. = 72 × 14/42 × 70 = 1008/2940
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/35

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