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Divide 84/5 with 72/45

1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 1 27/45

84/5 ÷ 72/45 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/45: 45/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/5 ÷ 72/45 = 84/5 × 45/72
  3. = 84 × 45/5 × 72 = 3780/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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