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Divide 72/28 with 36/80

1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 36/80

72/28 ÷ 36/80 is 40/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/80: 80/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/28 ÷ 36/80 = 72/28 × 80/36
  3. = 72 × 80/28 × 36 = 5760/1008
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/7
  5. In mixed form: 55/7

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