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Divide 72/4 with 20/8

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

72/4 ÷ 20/8 is 36/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/8: 8/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/4 ÷ 20/8 = 72/4 × 8/20
  3. = 72 × 8/4 × 20 = 576/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
  5. In mixed form: 71/5

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