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Divide 72/5 with 54/20

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 2 14/20

72/5 ÷ 54/20 is 16/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 54/20: 20/54
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 54/20 = 72/5 × 20/54
  3. = 72 × 20/5 × 54 = 1440/270
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
  5. In mixed form: 51/3

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