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Divide 36/21 with 16/72

1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 16/72

36/21 ÷ 16/72 is 54/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/72: 72/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/21 ÷ 16/72 = 36/21 × 72/16
  3. = 36 × 72/21 × 16 = 2592/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/7
  5. In mixed form: 75/7

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