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Divide 28/3 with 72/40

1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 1 32/40

28/3 ÷ 72/40 is 140/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/40: 40/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 28/3 ÷ 72/40 = 28/3 × 40/72
  3. = 28 × 40/3 × 72 = 1120/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/27
  5. In mixed form: 55/27

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