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Divide 72/60 with 42/70

1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 42/70

72/60 ÷ 42/70 is 2/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/70: 70/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/60 ÷ 42/70 = 72/60 × 70/42
  3. = 72 × 70/60 × 42 = 5040/2520
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1

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