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Divide 45/20 with 72/60

1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 1 12/60

45/20 ÷ 72/60 is 15/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/60: 60/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/20 ÷ 72/60 = 45/20 × 60/72
  3. = 45 × 60/20 × 72 = 2700/1440
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  5. In mixed form: 17/8

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