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Divide 72/21 with 80/30

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 2 20/30

72/21 ÷ 80/30 is 9/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/30: 30/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 80/30 = 72/21 × 30/80
  3. = 72 × 30/21 × 80 = 2160/1680
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
  5. In mixed form: 12/7

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