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Divide 16/15 with 5/72

1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 5/72

16/15 ÷ 5/72 is 384/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/72: 72/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/15 ÷ 5/72 = 16/15 × 72/5
  3. = 16 × 72/15 × 5 = 1152/75
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 384/25
  5. In mixed form: 159/25

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