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Divide 20/15 with 72/56

1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 1 16/56

20/15 ÷ 72/56 is 28/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/56: 56/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/15 ÷ 72/56 = 20/15 × 56/72
  3. = 20 × 56/15 × 72 = 1120/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/27
  5. In mixed form: 11/27

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