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Divide 72/70 with 2/42

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

72/70 ÷ 2/42 is 108/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/42: 42/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/70 ÷ 2/42 = 72/70 × 42/2
  3. = 72 × 42/70 × 2 = 3024/140
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 108/5
  5. In mixed form: 213/5

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