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Divide 72/15 with 4/12

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

72/15 ÷ 4/12 is 72/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/12: 12/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/15 ÷ 4/12 = 72/15 × 12/4
  3. = 72 × 12/15 × 4 = 864/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/5
  5. In mixed form: 142/5

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