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Divide 72/14 with 5/27

1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 5/27

72/14 ÷ 5/27 is 972/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/27: 27/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/14 ÷ 5/27 = 72/14 × 27/5
  3. = 72 × 27/14 × 5 = 1944/70
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 972/35
  5. In mixed form: 2727/35

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