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Divide 72/6 with 27/6

1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 4 3/6

72/6 ÷ 27/6 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/6: 6/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/6 ÷ 27/6 = 72/6 × 6/27
  3. = 72 × 6/6 × 27 = 432/162
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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