Answers

Divide 90/40 with 72/42

1^st number: 2 10/40, 2^nd number: 1 30/42

90/40 ÷ 72/42 is 21/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/42: 42/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 90/40 ÷ 72/42 = 90/40 × 42/72
3. = 90 × 42/40 × 72 = 3780/2880
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
5. In mixed form: 15/16

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