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Divide 72/15 with 40/75

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 40/75

72/15 ÷ 40/75 is 9/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/75: 75/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/15 ÷ 40/75 = 72/15 × 75/40
  3. = 72 × 75/15 × 40 = 5400/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/1

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