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Divide 72/3 with 14/5

1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 2 4/5

72/3 ÷ 14/5 is 60/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 14/5: 5/14
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/3 ÷ 14/5 = 72/3 × 5/14
  3. = 72 × 5/3 × 14 = 360/42
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 60/7
  5. In mixed form: 84/7

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