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Divide 72/48 with 20/36

1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 20/36

72/48 ÷ 20/36 is 27/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/36: 36/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/48 ÷ 20/36 = 72/48 × 36/20
  3. = 72 × 36/48 × 20 = 2592/960
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/10
  5. In mixed form: 27/10

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