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Divide 72/20 with 24/9

1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 2 6/9

72/20 ÷ 24/9 is 27/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/9: 9/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/20 ÷ 24/9 = 72/20 × 9/24
  3. = 72 × 9/20 × 24 = 648/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
  5. In mixed form: 17/20

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