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Divide 72/20 with 80/36

1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 2 8/36

72/20 ÷ 80/36 is 81/50.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/36: 36/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/20 ÷ 80/36 = 72/20 × 36/80
  3. = 72 × 36/20 × 80 = 2592/1600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/50
  5. In mixed form: 131/50

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