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Divide 5/3 with 72/20

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

5/3 ÷ 72/20 is 25/54.

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, 5/3 ÷ 72/20 = 5/3 × 20/72
  3. = 5 × 20/3 × 72 = 100/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/54

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