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Divide 27/2 with 72/14

1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 5 2/14

27/2 ÷ 72/14 is 21/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/14: 14/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/2 ÷ 72/14 = 27/2 × 14/72
  3. = 27 × 14/2 × 72 = 378/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
  5. In mixed form: 25/8

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