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Divide 72/2 with 40/80

1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 40/80

72/2 ÷ 40/80 is 72/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/80: 80/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/2 ÷ 40/80 = 72/2 × 80/40
  3. = 72 × 80/2 × 40 = 5760/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/1

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