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Divide 72/56 with 2/3

1st number: 1 16/56, 2nd number: 2/3

72/56 ÷ 2/3 is 27/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/3: 3/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/56 ÷ 2/3 = 72/56 × 3/2
  3. = 72 × 3/56 × 2 = 216/112
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/14
  5. In mixed form: 113/14

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