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Divide 72/5 with 27/7

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 3 6/7

72/5 ÷ 27/7 is 56/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/7: 7/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 27/7 = 72/5 × 7/27
  3. = 72 × 7/5 × 27 = 504/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
  5. In mixed form: 311/15

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