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Divide 15/3 with 72/20

1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 3 12/20

15/3 ÷ 72/20 is 25/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/20: 20/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/3 ÷ 72/20 = 15/3 × 20/72
  3. = 15 × 20/3 × 72 = 300/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/18
  5. In mixed form: 17/18

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