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Divide 72/4 with 56/15

1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 3 11/15

72/4 ÷ 56/15 is 135/28.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/15: 15/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/4 ÷ 56/15 = 72/4 × 15/56
  3. = 72 × 15/4 × 56 = 1080/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/28
  5. In mixed form: 423/28

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