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Divide 72/21 with 20/48

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 20/48

72/21 ÷ 20/48 is 288/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/48: 48/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 20/48 = 72/21 × 48/20
  3. = 72 × 48/21 × 20 = 3456/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 288/35
  5. In mixed form: 88/35

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