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Divide 72/15 with 21/6

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 3 3/6

72/15 ÷ 21/6 is 48/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/6: 6/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/15 ÷ 21/6 = 72/15 × 6/21
  3. = 72 × 6/15 × 21 = 432/315
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/35
  5. In mixed form: 113/35

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