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Divide 20/12 with 72/60

1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 1 12/60

20/12 ÷ 72/60 is 25/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/60: 60/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/12 ÷ 72/60 = 20/12 × 60/72
  3. = 20 × 60/12 × 72 = 1200/864
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/18
  5. In mixed form: 17/18

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