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Divide 72/14 with 20/8

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

72/14 ÷ 20/8 is 72/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/8: 8/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/14 ÷ 20/8 = 72/14 × 8/20
  3. = 72 × 8/14 × 20 = 576/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/35
  5. In mixed form: 22/35

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