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Divide 72/20 with 12/45

1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 12/45

72/20 ÷ 12/45 is 27/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/45: 45/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/20 ÷ 12/45 = 72/20 × 45/12
  3. = 72 × 45/20 × 12 = 3240/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/2
  5. In mixed form: 131/2

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