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Divide 72/5 with 49/8

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 6 1/8

72/5 ÷ 49/8 is 576/245.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 49/8: 8/49
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 49/8 = 72/5 × 8/49
  3. = 72 × 8/5 × 49 = 576/245
  4. In mixed form: 286/245

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