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Divide 72/5 with 15/56

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 15/56

72/5 ÷ 15/56 is 1344/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/56: 56/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 15/56 = 72/5 × 56/15
  3. = 72 × 56/5 × 15 = 4032/75
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1344/25
  5. In mixed form: 5319/25

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