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Divide 72/5 with 50/8

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 6 2/8

72/5 ÷ 50/8 is 288/125.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/8: 8/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/5 ÷ 50/8 = 72/5 × 8/50
  3. = 72 × 8/5 × 50 = 576/250
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 288/125
  5. In mixed form: 238/125

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