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Divide 35/2 with 72/9

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 8 0/9

35/2 ÷ 72/9 is 35/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/9: 9/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 35/2 ÷ 72/9 = 35/2 × 9/72
  3. = 35 × 9/2 × 72 = 315/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/16
  5. In mixed form: 23/16

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