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Divide 72/5 with 28/12

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 2 4/12

72/5 ÷ 28/12 is 216/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/12: 12/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 28/12 = 72/5 × 12/28
  3. = 72 × 12/5 × 28 = 864/140
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 216/35
  5. In mixed form: 66/35

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