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Divide 72/30 with 8/35

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 8/35

72/30 ÷ 8/35 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/35: 35/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/30 ÷ 8/35 = 72/30 × 35/8
  3. = 72 × 35/30 × 8 = 2520/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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