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Divide 72/3 with 50/5

1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 10 0/5

72/3 ÷ 50/5 is 12/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/5: 5/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/3 ÷ 50/5 = 72/3 × 5/50
  3. = 72 × 5/3 × 50 = 360/150
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
  5. In mixed form: 22/5

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