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Divide 72/30 with 20/30

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 20/30

72/30 ÷ 20/30 is 18/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/30: 30/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/30 ÷ 20/30 = 72/30 × 30/20
  3. = 72 × 30/30 × 20 = 2160/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
  5. In mixed form: 33/5

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