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Divide 72/6 with 27/30

1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 27/30

72/6 ÷ 27/30 is 40/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/30: 30/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/6 ÷ 27/30 = 72/6 × 30/27
  3. = 72 × 30/6 × 27 = 2160/162
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
  5. In mixed form: 131/3

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