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Divide 72/14 with 12/8

1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 1 4/8

72/14 ÷ 12/8 is 24/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/8: 8/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/14 ÷ 12/8 = 72/14 × 8/12
  3. = 72 × 8/14 × 12 = 576/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/7
  5. In mixed form: 33/7

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