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Divide 1/2 with 72/5

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

1/2 ÷ 72/5 is 5/144.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/5: 5/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/2 ÷ 72/5 = 1/2 × 5/72
  3. = 1 × 5/2 × 72 = 5/144

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