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Divide 24/72 with 12/9

1st number: 24/72, 2nd number: 1 3/9

24/72 ÷ 12/9 is 1/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/9: 9/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 24/72 ÷ 12/9 = 24/72 × 9/12
  3. = 24 × 9/72 × 12 = 216/864
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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