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Divide 12/3 with 72/80

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 72/80

12/3 ÷ 72/80 is 40/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/80: 80/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/3 ÷ 72/80 = 12/3 × 80/72
  3. = 12 × 80/3 × 72 = 960/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
  5. In mixed form: 44/9

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