Answers

Divide 72/49 with 42/56

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 42/56

72/49 ÷ 42/56 is 96/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/56: 56/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/49 ÷ 42/56 = 72/49 × 56/42
3. = 72 × 56/49 × 42 = 4032/2058
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 96/49
5. In mixed form: 147/49

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