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Divide 72/40 with 7/50

1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 7/50

72/40 ÷ 7/50 is 90/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/50: 50/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/40 ÷ 7/50 = 72/40 × 50/7
  3. = 72 × 50/40 × 7 = 3600/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 90/7
  5. In mixed form: 126/7

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