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Divide 72/20 with 21/27

1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 21/27

72/20 ÷ 21/27 is 162/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/27: 27/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/20 ÷ 21/27 = 72/20 × 27/21
  3. = 72 × 27/20 × 21 = 1944/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 162/35
  5. In mixed form: 422/35

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