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Divide 72/21 with 72/24

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 3 0/24

72/21 ÷ 72/24 is 8/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/24: 24/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 72/24 = 72/21 × 24/72
  3. = 72 × 24/21 × 72 = 1728/1512
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
  5. In mixed form: 11/7

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