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Divide 21/4 with 72/28

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 2 16/28

21/4 ÷ 72/28 is 49/24.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/28: 28/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 72/28 = 21/4 × 28/72
  3. = 21 × 28/4 × 72 = 588/288
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/24
  5. In mixed form: 21/24

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