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Divide 72/15 with 16/84

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 16/84

72/15 ÷ 16/84 is 126/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/84: 84/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/15 ÷ 16/84 = 72/15 × 84/16
  3. = 72 × 84/15 × 16 = 6048/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 126/5
  5. In mixed form: 251/5

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