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Divide 72/30 with 70/50

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 1 20/50

72/30 ÷ 70/50 is 12/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 70/50: 50/70
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/30 ÷ 70/50 = 72/30 × 50/70
  3. = 72 × 50/30 × 70 = 3600/2100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
  5. In mixed form: 15/7

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