Answers

Divide 72/42 with 50/40

1^st number: 1 30/42, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

72/42 ÷ 50/40 is 48/35.

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, 72/42 ÷ 50/40 = 72/42 × 40/50
3. = 72 × 40/42 × 50 = 2880/2100
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/35
5. In mixed form: 113/35

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