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Divide 72/60 with 56/48

1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 1 8/48

72/60 ÷ 56/48 is 36/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/48: 48/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/60 ÷ 56/48 = 72/60 × 48/56
  3. = 72 × 48/60 × 56 = 3456/3360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/35
  5. In mixed form: 11/35

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