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Divide 72/28 with 24/20

1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 1 4/20

72/28 ÷ 24/20 is 15/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/20: 20/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/28 ÷ 24/20 = 72/28 × 20/24
  3. = 72 × 20/28 × 24 = 1440/672
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
  5. In mixed form: 21/7

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