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Divide 70/12 with 50/72

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 50/72

70/12 ÷ 50/72 is 42/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/72: 72/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 70/12 ÷ 50/72 = 70/12 × 72/50
  3. = 70 × 72/12 × 50 = 5040/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
  5. In mixed form: 82/5

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