Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Divide fractions

Divide 50/12 with 42/72

1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 42/72

50/12 ÷ 42/72 is 50/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/72: 72/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/12 ÷ 42/72 = 50/12 × 72/42
  3. = 50 × 72/12 × 42 = 3600/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/7
  5. In mixed form: 71/7

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com