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Divide 72/5 with 2/56

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

72/5 ÷ 2/56 is 2016/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/56: 56/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 2/56 = 72/5 × 56/2
  3. = 72 × 56/5 × 2 = 4032/10
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2016/5
  5. In mixed form: 4031/5

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