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Divide 72/35 with 5/56

1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 5/56

72/35 ÷ 5/56 is 576/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/56: 56/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/35 ÷ 5/56 = 72/35 × 56/5
  3. = 72 × 56/35 × 5 = 4032/175
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 576/25
  5. In mixed form: 231/25

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