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Divide 72/36 with 30/50

1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 30/50

72/36 ÷ 30/50 is 10/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 30/50: 50/30
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/36 ÷ 30/50 = 72/36 × 50/30
  3. = 72 × 50/36 × 30 = 3600/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
  5. In mixed form: 31/3

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