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Divide 72/3 with 48/5

1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 9 3/5

72/3 ÷ 48/5 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/5: 5/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/3 ÷ 48/5 = 72/3 × 5/48
  3. = 72 × 5/3 × 48 = 360/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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