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Divide 72/30 with 40/25

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 1 15/25

72/30 ÷ 40/25 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/25: 25/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/30 ÷ 40/25 = 72/30 × 25/40
  3. = 72 × 25/30 × 40 = 1800/1200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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