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Divide 21/8 with 72/81

1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 72/81

21/8 ÷ 72/81 is 189/64.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/81: 81/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/8 ÷ 72/81 = 21/8 × 81/72
  3. = 21 × 81/8 × 72 = 1701/576
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/64
  5. In mixed form: 261/64

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