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Divide 72/3 with 50/15

1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 3 5/15

72/3 ÷ 50/15 is 36/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/15: 15/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/3 ÷ 50/15 = 72/3 × 15/50
  3. = 72 × 15/3 × 50 = 1080/150
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
  5. In mixed form: 71/5

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