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Divide 72/9 with 10/42

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 10/42

72/9 ÷ 10/42 is 168/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 10/42: 42/10
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/9 ÷ 10/42 = 72/9 × 42/10
  3. = 72 × 42/9 × 10 = 3024/90
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 168/5
  5. In mixed form: 333/5

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