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Divide 24/5 with 72/16

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 4 8/16

24/5 ÷ 72/16 is 16/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/16: 16/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 24/5 ÷ 72/16 = 24/5 × 16/72
  3. = 24 × 16/5 × 72 = 384/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
  5. In mixed form: 11/15

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