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Divide 72/35 with 5/16

1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 5/16

72/35 ÷ 5/16 is 1152/175.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/16: 16/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/35 ÷ 5/16 = 72/35 × 16/5
  3. = 72 × 16/35 × 5 = 1152/175
  4. In mixed form: 6102/175

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