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Divide 72/56 with 84/70

1st number: 1 16/56, 2nd number: 1 14/70

72/56 ÷ 84/70 is 15/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 84/70: 70/84
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/56 ÷ 84/70 = 72/56 × 70/84
  3. = 72 × 70/56 × 84 = 5040/4704
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
  5. In mixed form: 11/14

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