Answers

Divide 72/28 with 21/42

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 21/42

72/28 ÷ 21/42 is 36/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 21/42: 42/21
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/28 ÷ 21/42 = 72/28 × 42/21
3. = 72 × 42/28 × 21 = 3024/588
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/7
5. In mixed form: 51/7

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