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Divide 72/4 with 36/9

1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 4 0/9

72/4 ÷ 36/9 is 9/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/9: 9/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/4 ÷ 36/9 = 72/4 × 9/36
  3. = 72 × 9/4 × 36 = 648/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
  5. In mixed form: 41/2

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