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Divide 72/10 with 12/27

1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 12/27

72/10 ÷ 12/27 is 81/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/27: 27/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/10 ÷ 12/27 = 72/10 × 27/12
  3. = 72 × 27/10 × 12 = 1944/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/5
  5. In mixed form: 161/5

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