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Divide 72/20 with 1/21

1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 1/21

72/20 ÷ 1/21 is 378/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/21: 21/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/20 ÷ 1/21 = 72/20 × 21/1
  3. = 72 × 21/20 × 1 = 1512/20
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 378/5
  5. In mixed form: 753/5

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