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Divide 72/2 with 8/21

1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 8/21

72/2 ÷ 8/21 is 189/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/21: 21/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/2 ÷ 8/21 = 72/2 × 21/8
  3. = 72 × 21/2 × 8 = 1512/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/2
  5. In mixed form: 941/2

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