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Divide 84/54 with 42/72

1st number: 1 30/54, 2nd number: 42/72

84/54 ÷ 42/72 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/72: 72/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/54 ÷ 42/72 = 84/54 × 72/42
  3. = 84 × 72/54 × 42 = 6048/2268
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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