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Divide 72/3 with 80/15

1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 5 5/15

72/3 ÷ 80/15 is 9/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/15: 15/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/3 ÷ 80/15 = 72/3 × 15/80
  3. = 72 × 15/3 × 80 = 1080/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
  5. In mixed form: 41/2

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