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Divide 45/8 with 21/72

1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 21/72

45/8 ÷ 21/72 is 135/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/72: 72/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/8 ÷ 21/72 = 45/8 × 72/21
  3. = 45 × 72/8 × 21 = 3240/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/7
  5. In mixed form: 192/7

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