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Divide 72/28 with 21/48

1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 21/48

72/28 ÷ 21/48 is 288/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/48: 48/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/28 ÷ 21/48 = 72/28 × 48/21
  3. = 72 × 48/28 × 21 = 3456/588
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 288/49
  5. In mixed form: 543/49

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