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Divide 5/72 with 20/8

1st number: 5/72, 2nd number: 2 4/8

5/72 ÷ 20/8 is 1/36.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/8: 8/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/72 ÷ 20/8 = 5/72 × 8/20
  3. = 5 × 8/72 × 20 = 40/1440
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/36

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