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Divide 72/5 with 84/56

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 1 28/56

72/5 ÷ 84/56 is 48/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 84/56: 56/84
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 84/56 = 72/5 × 56/84
  3. = 72 × 56/5 × 84 = 4032/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/5
  5. In mixed form: 93/5

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