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Divide 20/4 with 72/18

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 4 0/18

20/4 ÷ 72/18 is 5/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/18: 18/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/4 ÷ 72/18 = 20/4 × 18/72
  3. = 20 × 18/4 × 72 = 360/288
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
  5. In mixed form: 11/4

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