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Divide 72/4 with 21/42

1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 21/42

72/4 ÷ 21/42 is 36/1.

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, 72/4 ÷ 21/42 = 72/4 × 42/21
  3. = 72 × 42/4 × 21 = 3024/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/1

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