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Divide 72/20 with 7/21

1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 7/21

72/20 ÷ 7/21 is 54/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/21: 21/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/20 ÷ 7/21 = 72/20 × 21/7
  3. = 72 × 21/20 × 7 = 1512/140
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/5
  5. In mixed form: 104/5

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