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Divide 72/36 with 80/72

1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 1 8/72

72/36 ÷ 80/72 is 9/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/72: 72/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/36 ÷ 80/72 = 72/36 × 72/80
  3. = 72 × 72/36 × 80 = 5184/2880
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  5. In mixed form: 14/5

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