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Divide 72/5 with 5/48

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 5/48

72/5 ÷ 5/48 is 3456/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/48: 48/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 5/48 = 72/5 × 48/5
  3. = 72 × 48/5 × 5 = 3456/25
  4. In mixed form: 1386/25

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