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Divide 27/2 with 72/7

1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 10 2/7

27/2 ÷ 72/7 is 21/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/7: 7/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/2 ÷ 72/7 = 27/2 × 7/72
  3. = 27 × 7/2 × 72 = 189/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
  5. In mixed form: 15/16

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