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Divide 72/21 with 20/60

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 20/60

72/21 ÷ 20/60 is 72/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/60: 60/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 20/60 = 72/21 × 60/20
  3. = 72 × 60/21 × 20 = 4320/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/7
  5. In mixed form: 102/7

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