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Divide 50/24 with 42/72

1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 42/72

50/24 ÷ 42/72 is 25/7.

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, 50/24 ÷ 42/72 = 50/24 × 72/42
  3. = 50 × 72/24 × 42 = 3600/1008
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/7
  5. In mixed form: 34/7

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