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Divide 72/63 with 3/8

1st number: 1 9/63, 2nd number: 3/8

72/63 ÷ 3/8 is 64/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/8: 8/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/63 ÷ 3/8 = 72/63 × 8/3
  3. = 72 × 8/63 × 3 = 576/189
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/21
  5. In mixed form: 31/21

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