Answers

Divide 72/21 with 42/8

1^st number: 3 9/21, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

72/21 ÷ 42/8 is 32/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/8: 8/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/21 ÷ 42/8 = 72/21 × 8/42
3. = 72 × 8/21 × 42 = 576/882
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/49

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁷²/₂₁÷⁸⁴/₈ ⁷²/₄₂÷⁴²/₈ ⁷²/₂₁÷⁴²/₁₆ ⁷²/₆₃÷⁴²/₈ ⁷²/₂₁÷⁴²/₂₄ ⁷²/₂₁÷⁴²/₄₀ ⁷²/₂₁÷⁴²/₅₆

Divide Fractions Calculator