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Divide 72/18 with 8/15

1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 8/15

72/18 ÷ 8/15 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/15: 15/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/18 ÷ 8/15 = 72/18 × 15/8
  3. = 72 × 15/18 × 8 = 1080/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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