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Divide 72/28 with 15/21

1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 15/21

72/28 ÷ 15/21 is 18/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/21: 21/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/28 ÷ 15/21 = 72/28 × 21/15
  3. = 72 × 21/28 × 15 = 1512/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
  5. In mixed form: 33/5

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