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Divide 72/10 with 24/56

1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 24/56

72/10 ÷ 24/56 is 84/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/56: 56/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/10 ÷ 24/56 = 72/10 × 56/24
  3. = 72 × 56/10 × 24 = 4032/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 84/5
  5. In mixed form: 164/5

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