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Divide 72/14 with 18/7

1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 2 4/7

72/14 ÷ 18/7 is 2/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/7: 7/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/14 ÷ 18/7 = 72/14 × 7/18
  3. = 72 × 7/14 × 18 = 504/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1

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