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Divide 72/56 with 5/10

1st number: 1 16/56, 2nd number: 5/10

72/56 ÷ 5/10 is 18/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/10: 10/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/56 ÷ 5/10 = 72/56 × 10/5
  3. = 72 × 10/56 × 5 = 720/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
  5. In mixed form: 24/7

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