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Divide 72/10 with 8/5

1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 1 3/5

72/10 ÷ 8/5 is 9/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/5: 5/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/10 ÷ 8/5 = 72/10 × 5/8
  3. = 72 × 5/10 × 8 = 360/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
  5. In mixed form: 41/2

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