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Divide 72/60 with 60/84

1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 60/84

72/60 ÷ 60/84 is 42/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/84: 84/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/60 ÷ 60/84 = 72/60 × 84/60
  3. = 72 × 84/60 × 60 = 6048/3600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/25
  5. In mixed form: 117/25

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