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Divide 72/4 with 12/21

1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 12/21

72/4 ÷ 12/21 is 63/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/21: 21/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/4 ÷ 12/21 = 72/4 × 21/12
  3. = 72 × 21/4 × 12 = 1512/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/2
  5. In mixed form: 311/2

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