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Divide 70/12 with 72/16

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 4 8/16

70/12 ÷ 72/16 is 35/27.

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, 70/12 ÷ 72/16 = 70/12 × 16/72
  3. = 70 × 16/12 × 72 = 1120/864
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/27
  5. In mixed form: 18/27

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