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Divide 72/3 with 80/56

1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 1 24/56

72/3 ÷ 80/56 is 84/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/56: 56/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/3 ÷ 80/56 = 72/3 × 56/80
  3. = 72 × 56/3 × 80 = 4032/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 84/5
  5. In mixed form: 164/5

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