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Divide 12/6 with 72/18

1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 4 0/18

12/6 ÷ 72/18 is 1/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/18: 18/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/6 ÷ 72/18 = 12/6 × 18/72
  3. = 12 × 18/6 × 72 = 216/432
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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