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Divide 72/36 with 20/75

1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 20/75

72/36 ÷ 20/75 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/75: 75/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/36 ÷ 20/75 = 72/36 × 75/20
  3. = 72 × 75/36 × 20 = 5400/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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