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Divide 72/3 with 5/84

1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 5/84

72/3 ÷ 5/84 is 2016/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/84: 84/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/3 ÷ 5/84 = 72/3 × 84/5
  3. = 72 × 84/3 × 5 = 6048/15
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2016/5
  5. In mixed form: 4031/5

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