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Divide 8/5 with 72/20

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 3 12/20

8/5 ÷ 72/20 is 4/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/20: 20/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/5 ÷ 72/20 = 8/5 × 20/72
  3. = 8 × 20/5 × 72 = 160/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/9

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