Answers

Divide 72/5 with 84/42

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

72/5 ÷ 84/42 is 36/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 84/42: 42/84
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/5 ÷ 84/42 = 72/5 × 42/84
3. = 72 × 42/5 × 84 = 3024/420
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
5. In mixed form: 71/5

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