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Divide 72/21 with 27/20

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 1 7/20

72/21 ÷ 27/20 is 160/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/20: 20/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 27/20 = 72/21 × 20/27
  3. = 72 × 20/21 × 27 = 1440/567
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/63
  5. In mixed form: 234/63

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