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Divide 8/5 with 15/72

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 15/72

8/5 ÷ 15/72 is 192/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/72: 72/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/5 ÷ 15/72 = 8/5 × 72/15
  3. = 8 × 72/5 × 15 = 576/75
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 192/25
  5. In mixed form: 717/25

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