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Divide 72/10 with 2/7

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

72/10 ÷ 2/7 is 126/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/7: 7/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/10 ÷ 2/7 = 72/10 × 7/2
  3. = 72 × 7/10 × 2 = 504/20
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 126/5
  5. In mixed form: 251/5

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