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Divide 72/42 with 50/14

1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 3 8/14

72/42 ÷ 50/14 is 12/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/14: 14/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/42 ÷ 50/14 = 72/42 × 14/50
  3. = 72 × 14/42 × 50 = 1008/2100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/25

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