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Divide 42/72 with 2/50

42/72 ÷ 2/50 is 175/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/50: 50/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/72 ÷ 2/50 = 42/72 × 50/2
  3. = 42 × 50/72 × 2 = 2100/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/12
  5. In mixed form: 147/12

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