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Divide 72/50 with 12/40

1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 12/40

72/50 ÷ 12/40 is 24/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/40: 40/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/50 ÷ 12/40 = 72/50 × 40/12
  3. = 72 × 40/50 × 12 = 2880/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
  5. In mixed form: 44/5

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