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Divide 72/21 with 18/56

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 18/56

72/21 ÷ 18/56 is 32/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/56: 56/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 18/56 = 72/21 × 56/18
  3. = 72 × 56/21 × 18 = 4032/378
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/3
  5. In mixed form: 102/3

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