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Divide 72/49 with 50/40

1st number: 1 23/49, 2nd number: 1 10/40

72/49 ÷ 50/40 is 288/245.

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, 72/49 ÷ 50/40 = 72/49 × 40/50
  3. = 72 × 40/49 × 50 = 2880/2450
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 288/245
  5. In mixed form: 143/245

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