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Divide 72/28 with 5/24

1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 5/24

72/28 ÷ 5/24 is 432/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/24: 24/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/28 ÷ 5/24 = 72/28 × 24/5
  3. = 72 × 24/28 × 5 = 1728/140
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 432/35
  5. In mixed form: 1212/35

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