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Divide 72/28 with 45/49

1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 45/49

72/28 ÷ 45/49 is 14/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/49: 49/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/28 ÷ 45/49 = 72/28 × 49/45
  3. = 72 × 49/28 × 45 = 3528/1260
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
  5. In mixed form: 24/5

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