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Divide 72/15 with 7/12

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 7/12

72/15 ÷ 7/12 is 288/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/12: 12/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/15 ÷ 7/12 = 72/15 × 12/7
  3. = 72 × 12/15 × 7 = 864/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 288/35
  5. In mixed form: 88/35

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