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Divide 72/40 with 4/6

1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 4/6

72/40 ÷ 4/6 is 27/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/6: 6/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/40 ÷ 4/6 = 72/40 × 6/4
  3. = 72 × 6/40 × 4 = 432/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/10
  5. In mixed form: 27/10

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