Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Divide fractions

Divide 72/15 with 80/60

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 1 20/60

72/15 ÷ 80/60 is 18/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/60: 60/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/15 ÷ 80/60 = 72/15 × 60/80
  3. = 72 × 60/15 × 80 = 4320/1200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
  5. In mixed form: 33/5

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com