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Divide 72/8 with 5/15

1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 5/15

72/8 ÷ 5/15 is 27/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/15: 15/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/8 ÷ 5/15 = 72/8 × 15/5
  3. = 72 × 15/8 × 5 = 1080/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/1

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