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Divide 72/10 with 16/56

1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 16/56

72/10 ÷ 16/56 is 126/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/56: 56/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/10 ÷ 16/56 = 72/10 × 56/16
  3. = 72 × 56/10 × 16 = 4032/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 126/5
  5. In mixed form: 251/5

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