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Divide 72/3 with 20/27

1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 20/27

72/3 ÷ 20/27 is 162/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/27: 27/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/3 ÷ 20/27 = 72/3 × 27/20
  3. = 72 × 27/3 × 20 = 1944/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 162/5
  5. In mixed form: 322/5

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