Answers

Divide 72/35 with 50/40

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

72/35 ÷ 50/40 is 288/175.

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, 72/35 ÷ 50/40 = 72/35 × 40/50
3. = 72 × 40/35 × 50 = 2880/1750
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 288/175
5. In mixed form: 1113/175

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