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Divide 72/18 with 49/56

1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 49/56

72/18 ÷ 49/56 is 32/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 49/56: 56/49
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/18 ÷ 49/56 = 72/18 × 56/49
  3. = 72 × 56/18 × 49 = 4032/882
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/7
  5. In mixed form: 44/7

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