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Divide 56/9 with 21/72

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 21/72

56/9 ÷ 21/72 is 64/3.

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, 56/9 ÷ 21/72 = 56/9 × 72/21
  3. = 56 × 72/9 × 21 = 4032/189
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/3
  5. In mixed form: 211/3

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