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Divide 72/60 with 5/15

1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 5/15

72/60 ÷ 5/15 is 18/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/15: 15/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/60 ÷ 5/15 = 72/60 × 15/5
  3. = 72 × 15/60 × 5 = 1080/300
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
  5. In mixed form: 33/5

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