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Divide 8/2 with 72/56

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 1 16/56

8/2 ÷ 72/56 is 28/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/56: 56/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/2 ÷ 72/56 = 8/2 × 56/72
  3. = 8 × 56/2 × 72 = 448/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
  5. In mixed form: 31/9

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