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Divide 72/21 with 15/30

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 15/30

72/21 ÷ 15/30 is 48/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/30: 30/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 15/30 = 72/21 × 30/15
  3. = 72 × 30/21 × 15 = 2160/315
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/7
  5. In mixed form: 66/7

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