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Divide 50/9 with 72/42

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 1 30/42

50/9 ÷ 72/42 is 175/54.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/42: 42/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/9 ÷ 72/42 = 50/9 × 42/72
  3. = 50 × 42/9 × 72 = 2100/648
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/54
  5. In mixed form: 313/54

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