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Divide 50/3 with 72/21

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 3 9/21

50/3 ÷ 72/21 is 175/36.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/21: 21/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/3 ÷ 72/21 = 50/3 × 21/72
  3. = 50 × 21/3 × 72 = 1050/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/36
  5. In mixed form: 431/36

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