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Divide 72/3 with 50/30

1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 1 20/30

72/3 ÷ 50/30 is 72/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/30: 30/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/3 ÷ 50/30 = 72/3 × 30/50
  3. = 72 × 30/3 × 50 = 2160/150
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/5
  5. In mixed form: 142/5

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