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Divide 72/56 with 12/70

1st number: 1 16/56, 2nd number: 12/70

72/56 ÷ 12/70 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/70: 70/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/56 ÷ 12/70 = 72/56 × 70/12
  3. = 72 × 70/56 × 12 = 5040/672
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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