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Divide 72/30 with 40/30

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 1 10/30

72/30 ÷ 40/30 is 9/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/30: 30/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/30 ÷ 40/30 = 72/30 × 30/40
  3. = 72 × 30/30 × 40 = 2160/1200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  5. In mixed form: 14/5

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