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Divide 72/15 with 20/30

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 20/30

72/15 ÷ 20/30 is 36/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/30: 30/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/15 ÷ 20/30 = 72/15 × 30/20
  3. = 72 × 30/15 × 20 = 2160/300
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
  5. In mixed form: 71/5

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