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Divide 72/4 with 24/5

1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 4 4/5

72/4 ÷ 24/5 is 15/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/5: 5/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/4 ÷ 24/5 = 72/4 × 5/24
  3. = 72 × 5/4 × 24 = 360/96
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
  5. In mixed form: 33/4

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