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Divide 72/9 with 15/10

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 1 5/10

72/9 ÷ 15/10 is 16/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/10: 10/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/9 ÷ 15/10 = 72/9 × 10/15
  3. = 72 × 10/9 × 15 = 720/135
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
  5. In mixed form: 51/3

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