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Divide 72/10 with 18/21

1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 18/21

72/10 ÷ 18/21 is 42/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/21: 21/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/10 ÷ 18/21 = 72/10 × 21/18
  3. = 72 × 21/10 × 18 = 1512/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
  5. In mixed form: 82/5

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