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Divide 72/25 with 12/60

1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 12/60

72/25 ÷ 12/60 is 72/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/60: 60/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/25 ÷ 12/60 = 72/25 × 60/12
  3. = 72 × 60/25 × 12 = 4320/300
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/5
  5. In mixed form: 142/5

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