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Divide 72/42 with 8/50

1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 8/50

72/42 ÷ 8/50 is 75/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/50: 50/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/42 ÷ 8/50 = 72/42 × 50/8
  3. = 72 × 50/42 × 8 = 3600/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/7
  5. In mixed form: 105/7

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