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Divide 72/3 with 40/60

1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 40/60

72/3 ÷ 40/60 is 36/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/60: 60/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/3 ÷ 40/60 = 72/3 × 60/40
  3. = 72 × 60/3 × 40 = 4320/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/1

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