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Divide 72/3 with 49/12

1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 4 1/12

72/3 ÷ 49/12 is 288/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 49/12: 12/49
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/3 ÷ 49/12 = 72/3 × 12/49
  3. = 72 × 12/3 × 49 = 864/147
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 288/49
  5. In mixed form: 543/49

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