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Divide 72/9 with 3/20

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 3/20

72/9 ÷ 3/20 is 160/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/20: 20/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/9 ÷ 3/20 = 72/9 × 20/3
  3. = 72 × 20/9 × 3 = 1440/27
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/3
  5. In mixed form: 531/3

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