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Divide 72/28 with 2/16

1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 2/16

72/28 ÷ 2/16 is 144/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/16: 16/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/28 ÷ 2/16 = 72/28 × 16/2
  3. = 72 × 16/28 × 2 = 1152/56
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 144/7
  5. In mixed form: 204/7

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