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Divide 72/42 with 70/56

1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 1 14/56

72/42 ÷ 70/56 is 48/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 70/56: 56/70
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/42 ÷ 70/56 = 72/42 × 56/70
  3. = 72 × 56/42 × 70 = 4032/2940
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/35
  5. In mixed form: 113/35

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