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Divide 20/8 with 27/72

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 27/72

20/8 ÷ 27/72 is 20/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/72: 72/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/8 ÷ 27/72 = 20/8 × 72/27
  3. = 20 × 72/8 × 27 = 1440/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
  5. In mixed form: 62/3

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