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Divide 72/2 with 60/8

1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 7 4/8

72/2 ÷ 60/8 is 24/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/8: 8/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/2 ÷ 60/8 = 72/2 × 8/60
  3. = 72 × 8/2 × 60 = 576/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
  5. In mixed form: 44/5

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