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Divide 72/28 with 20/12

1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 1 8/12

72/28 ÷ 20/12 is 54/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/12: 12/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/28 ÷ 20/12 = 72/28 × 12/20
  3. = 72 × 12/28 × 20 = 864/560
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/35
  5. In mixed form: 119/35

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