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Divide 72/21 with 84/48

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 1 36/48

72/21 ÷ 84/48 is 96/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 84/48: 48/84
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 84/48 = 72/21 × 48/84
  3. = 72 × 48/21 × 84 = 3456/1764
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 96/49
  5. In mixed form: 147/49

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