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Divide 72/21 with 24/72

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 24/72

72/21 ÷ 24/72 is 72/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/72: 72/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 24/72 = 72/21 × 72/24
  3. = 72 × 72/21 × 24 = 5184/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/7
  5. In mixed form: 102/7

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