Answers

Divide 72/21 with 75/42

1^st number: 3 9/21, 2^nd number: 1 33/42

72/21 ÷ 75/42 is 48/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 75/42: 42/75
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/21 ÷ 75/42 = 72/21 × 42/75
3. = 72 × 42/21 × 75 = 3024/1575
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/25
5. In mixed form: 123/25

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