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Divide 72/28 with 48/20

1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 2 8/20

72/28 ÷ 48/20 is 15/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/20: 20/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/28 ÷ 48/20 = 72/28 × 20/48
  3. = 72 × 20/28 × 48 = 1440/1344
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
  5. In mixed form: 11/14

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