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Divide 72/10 with 50/8

1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 6 2/8

72/10 ÷ 50/8 is 144/125.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/8: 8/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/10 ÷ 50/8 = 72/10 × 8/50
  3. = 72 × 8/10 × 50 = 576/500
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 144/125
  5. In mixed form: 119/125

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