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Divide 72/15 with 12/84

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 12/84

72/15 ÷ 12/84 is 168/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/84: 84/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/15 ÷ 12/84 = 72/15 × 84/12
  3. = 72 × 84/15 × 12 = 6048/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 168/5
  5. In mixed form: 333/5

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