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Divide 72/36 with 20/35

1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 20/35

72/36 ÷ 20/35 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/35: 35/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/36 ÷ 20/35 = 72/36 × 35/20
  3. = 72 × 35/36 × 20 = 2520/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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