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Divide 72/42 with 70/5

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

72/42 ÷ 70/5 is 6/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 70/5: 5/70
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/42 ÷ 70/5 = 72/42 × 5/70
  3. = 72 × 5/42 × 70 = 360/2940
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/49

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