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Divide 72/2 with 24/5

1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 4 4/5

72/2 ÷ 24/5 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/5: 5/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/2 ÷ 24/5 = 72/2 × 5/24
  3. = 72 × 5/2 × 24 = 360/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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