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Divide 72/48 with 18/30

1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 18/30

72/48 ÷ 18/30 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/30: 30/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/48 ÷ 18/30 = 72/48 × 30/18
  3. = 72 × 30/48 × 18 = 2160/864
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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