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Divide 72/21 with 15/36

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 15/36

72/21 ÷ 15/36 is 288/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/36: 36/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 15/36 = 72/21 × 36/15
  3. = 72 × 36/21 × 15 = 2592/315
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 288/35
  5. In mixed form: 88/35

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