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Divide 72/5 with 25/16

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 1 9/16

72/5 ÷ 25/16 is 1152/125.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 25/16: 16/25
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 25/16 = 72/5 × 16/25
  3. = 72 × 16/5 × 25 = 1152/125
  4. In mixed form: 927/125

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