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Divide 72/5 with 21/45

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 21/45

72/5 ÷ 21/45 is 216/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/45: 45/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 21/45 = 72/5 × 45/21
  3. = 72 × 45/5 × 21 = 3240/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 216/7
  5. In mixed form: 306/7

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