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Divide 72/14 with 36/15

1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 2 6/15

72/14 ÷ 36/15 is 15/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/15: 15/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/14 ÷ 36/15 = 72/14 × 15/36
  3. = 72 × 15/14 × 36 = 1080/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
  5. In mixed form: 21/7

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