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Divide 72/20 with 5/9

1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 5/9

72/20 ÷ 5/9 is 162/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/9: 9/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/20 ÷ 5/9 = 72/20 × 9/5
  3. = 72 × 9/20 × 5 = 648/100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 162/25
  5. In mixed form: 612/25

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