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Divide 21/8 with 15/72

1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 15/72

21/8 ÷ 15/72 is 63/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/72: 72/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/8 ÷ 15/72 = 21/8 × 72/15
  3. = 21 × 72/8 × 15 = 1512/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/5
  5. In mixed form: 123/5

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