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Divide 72/14 with 5/9

1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 5/9

72/14 ÷ 5/9 is 324/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/9: 9/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/14 ÷ 5/9 = 72/14 × 9/5
  3. = 72 × 9/14 × 5 = 648/70
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 324/35
  5. In mixed form: 99/35

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