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Divide 72/5 with 50/56

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 50/56

72/5 ÷ 50/56 is 2016/125.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/56: 56/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 50/56 = 72/5 × 56/50
  3. = 72 × 56/5 × 50 = 4032/250
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2016/125
  5. In mixed form: 1616/125

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