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Divide 72/60 with 42/90

1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 42/90

72/60 ÷ 42/90 is 18/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/90: 90/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/60 ÷ 42/90 = 72/60 × 90/42
  3. = 72 × 90/60 × 42 = 6480/2520
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
  5. In mixed form: 24/7

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