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Divide 72/15 with 50/12

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 4 2/12

72/15 ÷ 50/12 is 144/125.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/12: 12/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/15 ÷ 50/12 = 72/15 × 12/50
  3. = 72 × 12/15 × 50 = 864/750
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 144/125
  5. In mixed form: 119/125

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