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Divide 72/42 with 70/80

1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 70/80

72/42 ÷ 70/80 is 96/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 70/80: 80/70
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/42 ÷ 70/80 = 72/42 × 80/70
  3. = 72 × 80/42 × 70 = 5760/2940
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 96/49
  5. In mixed form: 147/49

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