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Divide 72/2 with 20/4

1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 5 0/4

72/2 ÷ 20/4 is 36/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/4: 4/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/2 ÷ 20/4 = 72/2 × 4/20
  3. = 72 × 4/2 × 20 = 288/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
  5. In mixed form: 71/5

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