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Divide 72/5 with 3/16

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 3/16

72/5 ÷ 3/16 is 384/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/16: 16/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 3/16 = 72/5 × 16/3
  3. = 72 × 16/5 × 3 = 1152/15
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 384/5
  5. In mixed form: 764/5

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