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Divide 72/15 with 10/15

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 10/15

72/15 ÷ 10/15 is 36/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 10/15: 15/10
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/15 ÷ 10/15 = 72/15 × 15/10
  3. = 72 × 15/15 × 10 = 1080/150
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
  5. In mixed form: 71/5

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