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Divide 56/4 with 72/5

1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 14 2/5

56/4 ÷ 72/5 is 35/36.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/5: 5/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/4 ÷ 72/5 = 56/4 × 5/72
  3. = 56 × 5/4 × 72 = 280/288
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/36

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