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Divide 72/15 with 60/45

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 1 15/45

72/15 ÷ 60/45 is 18/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/45: 45/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/15 ÷ 60/45 = 72/15 × 45/60
  3. = 72 × 45/15 × 60 = 3240/900
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
  5. In mixed form: 33/5

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