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Divide 72/5 with 45/56

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 45/56

72/5 ÷ 45/56 is 448/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/56: 56/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 45/56 = 72/5 × 56/45
  3. = 72 × 56/5 × 45 = 4032/225
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 448/25
  5. In mixed form: 1723/25

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