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Divide 72/12 with 18/20

1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 18/20

72/12 ÷ 18/20 is 20/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/20: 20/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/12 ÷ 18/20 = 72/12 × 20/18
  3. = 72 × 20/12 × 18 = 1440/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
  5. In mixed form: 62/3

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