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Divide 72/5 with 20/24

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 20/24

72/5 ÷ 20/24 is 432/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/24: 24/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 20/24 = 72/5 × 24/20
  3. = 72 × 24/5 × 20 = 1728/100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 432/25
  5. In mixed form: 177/25

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