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Divide 72/2 with 8/27

1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 8/27

72/2 ÷ 8/27 is 243/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/27: 27/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/2 ÷ 8/27 = 72/2 × 27/8
  3. = 72 × 27/2 × 8 = 1944/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/2
  5. In mixed form: 1211/2

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