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Divide 72/9 with 28/8

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 3 4/8

72/9 ÷ 28/8 is 16/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/8: 8/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/9 ÷ 28/8 = 72/9 × 8/28
  3. = 72 × 8/9 × 28 = 576/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
  5. In mixed form: 22/7

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