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Divide 20/12 with 54/72

1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 54/72

20/12 ÷ 54/72 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 54/72: 72/54
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/12 ÷ 54/72 = 20/12 × 72/54
  3. = 20 × 72/12 × 54 = 1440/648
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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