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Divide 72/9 with 6/5

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 1 1/5

72/9 ÷ 6/5 is 20/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/5: 5/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/9 ÷ 6/5 = 72/9 × 5/6
  3. = 72 × 5/9 × 6 = 360/54
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
  5. In mixed form: 62/3

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