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Divide 75/72 with 5/9

1st number: 1 3/72, 2nd number: 5/9

75/72 ÷ 5/9 is 15/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/9: 9/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 75/72 ÷ 5/9 = 75/72 × 9/5
  3. = 75 × 9/72 × 5 = 675/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  5. In mixed form: 17/8

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