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Divide 72/21 with 50/75

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 50/75

72/21 ÷ 50/75 is 36/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/75: 75/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/21 ÷ 50/75 = 72/21 × 75/50
  3. = 72 × 75/21 × 50 = 5400/1050
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/7
  5. In mixed form: 51/7

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