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Divide 72/12 with 56/80

1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 56/80

72/12 ÷ 56/80 is 60/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/80: 80/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/12 ÷ 56/80 = 72/12 × 80/56
  3. = 72 × 80/12 × 56 = 5760/672
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 60/7
  5. In mixed form: 84/7

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