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Divide 8/4 with 5/72

1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 5/72

8/4 ÷ 5/72 is 144/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/72: 72/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/4 ÷ 5/72 = 8/4 × 72/5
  3. = 8 × 72/4 × 5 = 576/20
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 144/5
  5. In mixed form: 284/5

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