Answers

Divide 72/21 with 54/40

1^st number: 3 9/21, 2^nd number: 1 14/40

72/21 ÷ 54/40 is 160/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 54/40: 40/54
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/21 ÷ 54/40 = 72/21 × 40/54
3. = 72 × 40/21 × 54 = 2880/1134
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/63
5. In mixed form: 234/63

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