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Divide 72/4 with 20/12

1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 1 8/12

72/4 ÷ 20/12 is 54/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/12: 12/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/4 ÷ 20/12 = 72/4 × 12/20
  3. = 72 × 12/4 × 20 = 864/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/5
  5. In mixed form: 104/5

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