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Divide 72/7 with 15/8

1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 1 7/8

72/7 ÷ 15/8 is 192/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/8: 8/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/7 ÷ 15/8 = 72/7 × 8/15
  3. = 72 × 8/7 × 15 = 576/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 192/35
  5. In mixed form: 517/35

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