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Divide 18/5 with 72/49

1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 1 23/49

18/5 ÷ 72/49 is 49/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/49: 49/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 18/5 ÷ 72/49 = 18/5 × 49/72
  3. = 18 × 49/5 × 72 = 882/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/20
  5. In mixed form: 29/20

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