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Divide 84/72 with 21/27

1st number: 1 12/72, 2nd number: 21/27

84/72 ÷ 21/27 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/27: 27/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/72 ÷ 21/27 = 84/72 × 27/21
  3. = 84 × 27/72 × 21 = 2268/1512
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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