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Divide 72/49 with 36/20

1st number: 1 23/49, 2nd number: 1 16/20

72/49 ÷ 36/20 is 40/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/20: 20/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/49 ÷ 36/20 = 72/49 × 20/36
  3. = 72 × 20/49 × 36 = 1440/1764
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/49

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