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Divide 72/60 with 40/8

1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 5 0/8

72/60 ÷ 40/8 is 6/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/8: 8/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/60 ÷ 40/8 = 72/60 × 8/40
  3. = 72 × 8/60 × 40 = 576/2400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/25

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