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Divide 12/2 with 72/30

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 2 12/30

12/2 ÷ 72/30 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/30: 30/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/2 ÷ 72/30 = 12/2 × 30/72
  3. = 12 × 30/2 × 72 = 360/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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