Answers

Divide 72/24 with 40/15

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 2 10/15

72/24 ÷ 40/15 is 9/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/15: 15/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/24 ÷ 40/15 = 72/24 × 15/40
3. = 72 × 15/24 × 40 = 1080/960
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
5. In mixed form: 11/8

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