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Divide 72/5 with 5/18

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 5/18

72/5 ÷ 5/18 is 1296/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/18: 18/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 5/18 = 72/5 × 18/5
  3. = 72 × 18/5 × 5 = 1296/25
  4. In mixed form: 5121/25

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