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Divide 8/3 with 72/15

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 4 12/15

8/3 ÷ 72/15 is 5/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/15: 15/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/3 ÷ 72/15 = 8/3 × 15/72
  3. = 8 × 15/3 × 72 = 120/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9

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