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Divide 16/2 with 20/72

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 20/72

16/2 ÷ 20/72 is 144/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/72: 72/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/2 ÷ 20/72 = 16/2 × 72/20
  3. = 16 × 72/2 × 20 = 1152/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 144/5
  5. In mixed form: 284/5

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