Answers

Divide 72/48 with 72/20

1^st number: 1 24/48, 2^nd number: 3 12/20

72/48 ÷ 72/20 is 5/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/20: 20/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/48 ÷ 72/20 = 72/48 × 20/72
3. = 72 × 20/48 × 72 = 1440/3456
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12

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