Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Divide fractions

Divide 20/72 with 15/9

1st number: 20/72, 2nd number: 1 6/9

20/72 ÷ 15/9 is 1/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/9: 9/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/72 ÷ 15/9 = 20/72 × 9/15
  3. = 20 × 9/72 × 15 = 180/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com