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Divide 72/30 with 50/40

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 1 10/40

72/30 ÷ 50/40 is 48/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/40: 40/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/30 ÷ 50/40 = 72/30 × 40/50
  3. = 72 × 40/30 × 50 = 2880/1500
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/25
  5. In mixed form: 123/25

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