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Divide 72/28 with 45/8

1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 5 5/8

72/28 ÷ 45/8 is 16/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/8: 8/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/28 ÷ 45/8 = 72/28 × 8/45
  3. = 72 × 8/28 × 45 = 576/1260
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/35

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