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Divide 72/36 with 48/30

1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 1 18/30

72/36 ÷ 48/30 is 5/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/30: 30/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/36 ÷ 48/30 = 72/36 × 30/48
  3. = 72 × 30/36 × 48 = 2160/1728
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
  5. In mixed form: 11/4

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