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Divide 72/28 with 2/8

1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 2/8

72/28 ÷ 2/8 is 72/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/8: 8/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/28 ÷ 2/8 = 72/28 × 8/2
  3. = 72 × 8/28 × 2 = 576/56
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/7
  5. In mixed form: 102/7

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