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Divide 35/15 with 72/40

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 1 32/40

35/15 ÷ 72/40 is 35/27.

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, 35/15 ÷ 72/40 = 35/15 × 40/72
  3. = 35 × 40/15 × 72 = 1400/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/27
  5. In mixed form: 18/27

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