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Divide 72/35 with 25/40

1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 25/40

72/35 ÷ 25/40 is 576/175.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 25/40: 40/25
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/35 ÷ 25/40 = 72/35 × 40/25
  3. = 72 × 40/35 × 25 = 2880/875
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 576/175
  5. In mixed form: 351/175

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