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Divide 72/3 with 63/5

1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 12 3/5

72/3 ÷ 63/5 is 40/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 63/5: 5/63
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/3 ÷ 63/5 = 72/3 × 5/63
  3. = 72 × 5/3 × 63 = 360/189
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  5. In mixed form: 119/21

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