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Divide 72/20 with 50/80

1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 50/80

72/20 ÷ 50/80 is 144/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/80: 80/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/20 ÷ 50/80 = 72/20 × 80/50
  3. = 72 × 80/20 × 50 = 5760/1000
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 144/25
  5. In mixed form: 519/25

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