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Divide 50/36 with 42/40

1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 1 2/40

50/36 ÷ 42/40 is 250/189.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/36 ÷ 42/40 = 50/36 × 40/42
  3. = 50 × 40/36 × 42 = 2000/1512
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 250/189
  5. In mixed form: 161/189

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