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Divide 72/21 with 10/5

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 2 0/5

72/21 ÷ 10/5 is 12/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 10/5: 5/10
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 10/5 = 72/21 × 5/10
  3. = 72 × 5/21 × 10 = 360/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
  5. In mixed form: 15/7

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