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Divide 72/15 with 45/50

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 45/50

72/15 ÷ 45/50 is 16/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/50: 50/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/15 ÷ 45/50 = 72/15 × 50/45
  3. = 72 × 50/15 × 45 = 3600/675
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
  5. In mixed form: 51/3

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