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Divide 72/48 with 2/10

1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 2/10

72/48 ÷ 2/10 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/10: 10/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/48 ÷ 2/10 = 72/48 × 10/2
  3. = 72 × 10/48 × 2 = 720/96
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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