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Divide 20/3 with 72/21

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 3 9/21

20/3 ÷ 72/21 is 35/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/21: 21/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/3 ÷ 72/21 = 20/3 × 21/72
  3. = 20 × 21/3 × 72 = 420/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/18
  5. In mixed form: 117/18

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