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Divide 72/4 with 40/54

1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 40/54

72/4 ÷ 40/54 is 243/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/54: 54/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/4 ÷ 40/54 = 72/4 × 54/40
  3. = 72 × 54/4 × 40 = 3888/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/10
  5. In mixed form: 243/10

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