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Divide 1/5 with 72/60

1^st number: 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

1/5 ÷ 72/60 is 1/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/60: 60/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 1/5 ÷ 72/60 = 1/5 × 60/72
3. = 1 × 60/5 × 72 = 60/360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6

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