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Divide 24/12 with 72/20

1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 3 12/20

24/12 ÷ 72/20 is 5/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/20: 20/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 24/12 ÷ 72/20 = 24/12 × 20/72
  3. = 24 × 20/12 × 72 = 480/864
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9

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