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Divide 8/3 with 72/49

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 1 23/49

8/3 ÷ 72/49 is 49/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/49: 49/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/3 ÷ 72/49 = 8/3 × 49/72
  3. = 8 × 49/3 × 72 = 392/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/27
  5. In mixed form: 122/27

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