Answers

Divide 72/40 with 84/60

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

72/40 ÷ 84/60 is 9/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 84/60: 60/84
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/40 ÷ 84/60 = 72/40 × 60/84
3. = 72 × 60/40 × 84 = 4320/3360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
5. In mixed form: 12/7

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