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Divide 80/15 with 72/30

1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 2 12/30

80/15 ÷ 72/30 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/30: 30/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/15 ÷ 72/30 = 80/15 × 30/72
  3. = 80 × 30/15 × 72 = 2400/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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