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Divide 72/18 with 21/9

1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 2 3/9

72/18 ÷ 21/9 is 12/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/9: 9/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/18 ÷ 21/9 = 72/18 × 9/21
  3. = 72 × 9/18 × 21 = 648/378
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
  5. In mixed form: 15/7

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