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Divide 24/4 with 72/18

1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 4 0/18

24/4 ÷ 72/18 is 3/2.

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, 24/4 ÷ 72/18 = 24/4 × 18/72
  3. = 24 × 18/4 × 72 = 432/288
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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