Answers

Divide 72/21 with 56/35

1^st number: 3 9/21, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

72/21 ÷ 56/35 is 15/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/35: 35/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/21 ÷ 56/35 = 72/21 × 35/56
3. = 72 × 35/21 × 56 = 2520/1176
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
5. In mixed form: 21/7

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