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Divide 27/3 with 72/15

1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 4 12/15

27/3 ÷ 72/15 is 15/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/15: 15/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/3 ÷ 72/15 = 27/3 × 15/72
  3. = 27 × 15/3 × 72 = 405/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  5. In mixed form: 17/8

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