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Divide 72/10 with 40/84

1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 40/84

72/10 ÷ 40/84 is 378/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/84: 84/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/10 ÷ 40/84 = 72/10 × 84/40
  3. = 72 × 84/10 × 40 = 6048/400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 378/25
  5. In mixed form: 153/25

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