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Divide 72/60 with 20/40

1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 20/40

72/60 ÷ 20/40 is 12/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/40: 40/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/60 ÷ 20/40 = 72/60 × 40/20
  3. = 72 × 40/60 × 20 = 2880/1200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
  5. In mixed form: 22/5

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