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Divide 72/15 with 5/24

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 5/24

72/15 ÷ 5/24 is 576/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/24: 24/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/15 ÷ 5/24 = 72/15 × 24/5
  3. = 72 × 24/15 × 5 = 1728/75
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 576/25
  5. In mixed form: 231/25

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