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Divide 72/5 with 27/80

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 27/80

72/5 ÷ 27/80 is 128/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/80: 80/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 27/80 = 72/5 × 80/27
  3. = 72 × 80/5 × 27 = 5760/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/3
  5. In mixed form: 422/3

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