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Divide 10/2 with 72/27

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 2 18/27

10/2 ÷ 72/27 is 15/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/27: 27/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 10/2 ÷ 72/27 = 10/2 × 27/72
  3. = 10 × 27/2 × 72 = 270/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  5. In mixed form: 17/8

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