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Divide 72/10 with 5/8

1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 5/8

72/10 ÷ 5/8 is 288/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/8: 8/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/10 ÷ 5/8 = 72/10 × 8/5
  3. = 72 × 8/10 × 5 = 576/50
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 288/25
  5. In mixed form: 1113/25

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