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Divide 84/72 with 42/70

1st number: 1 12/72, 2nd number: 42/70

84/72 ÷ 42/70 is 35/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/70: 70/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/72 ÷ 42/70 = 84/72 × 70/42
  3. = 84 × 70/72 × 42 = 5880/3024
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/18
  5. In mixed form: 117/18

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