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Divide 72/5 with 50/16

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 3 2/16

72/5 ÷ 50/16 is 576/125.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/16: 16/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 50/16 = 72/5 × 16/50
  3. = 72 × 16/5 × 50 = 1152/250
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 576/125
  5. In mixed form: 476/125

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