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Divide 72/15 with 21/30

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 21/30

72/15 ÷ 21/30 is 48/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/30: 30/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/15 ÷ 21/30 = 72/15 × 30/21
  3. = 72 × 30/15 × 21 = 2160/315
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/7
  5. In mixed form: 66/7

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