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Divide 72/10 with 12/3

1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 4 0/3

72/10 ÷ 12/3 is 9/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/3: 3/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/10 ÷ 12/3 = 72/10 × 3/12
  3. = 72 × 3/10 × 12 = 216/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  5. In mixed form: 14/5

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