Answers

Divide 72/21 with 20/72

1^st number: 3 9/21, 2^nd number: 20/72

72/21 ÷ 20/72 is 432/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 20/72: 72/20
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/21 ÷ 20/72 = 72/21 × 72/20
3. = 72 × 72/21 × 20 = 5184/420
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 432/35
5. In mixed form: 1212/35

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