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Divide 18/12 with 20/72

1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 20/72

18/12 ÷ 20/72 is 27/5.

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, 18/12 ÷ 20/72 = 18/12 × 72/20
  3. = 18 × 72/12 × 20 = 1296/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/5
  5. In mixed form: 52/5

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