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Divide 72/5 with 60/7

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 8 4/7

72/5 ÷ 60/7 is 42/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/7: 7/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 60/7 = 72/5 × 7/60
  3. = 72 × 7/5 × 60 = 504/300
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/25
  5. In mixed form: 117/25

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