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Divide 72/21 with 4/8

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

72/21 ÷ 4/8 is 48/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/8: 8/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 4/8 = 72/21 × 8/4
  3. = 72 × 8/21 × 4 = 576/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/7
  5. In mixed form: 66/7

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