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Divide 72/7 with 9/8

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

72/7 ÷ 9/8 is 64/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/8: 8/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/7 ÷ 9/8 = 72/7 × 8/9
  3. = 72 × 8/7 × 9 = 576/63
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/7
  5. In mixed form: 91/7

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