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Divide 72/21 with 15/84

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 15/84

72/21 ÷ 15/84 is 96/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/84: 84/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 15/84 = 72/21 × 84/15
  3. = 72 × 84/21 × 15 = 6048/315
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 96/5
  5. In mixed form: 191/5

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