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Divide 80/15 with 72/20

1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 3 12/20

80/15 ÷ 72/20 is 40/27.

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, 80/15 ÷ 72/20 = 80/15 × 20/72
  3. = 80 × 20/15 × 72 = 1600/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/27
  5. In mixed form: 113/27

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