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Divide 72/21 with 20/8

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 2 4/8

72/21 ÷ 20/8 is 48/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/8: 8/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 20/8 = 72/21 × 8/20
  3. = 72 × 8/21 × 20 = 576/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/35
  5. In mixed form: 113/35

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