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Divide 72/27 with 21/10

1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 2 1/10

72/27 ÷ 21/10 is 80/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/10: 10/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/27 ÷ 21/10 = 72/27 × 10/21
  3. = 72 × 10/27 × 21 = 720/567
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/63
  5. In mixed form: 117/63

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