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Divide 72/8 with 42/30

1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 1 12/30

72/8 ÷ 42/30 is 45/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/30: 30/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/8 ÷ 42/30 = 72/8 × 30/42
  3. = 72 × 30/8 × 42 = 2160/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/7
  5. In mixed form: 63/7

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