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Divide 72/50 with 42/60

1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 42/60

72/50 ÷ 42/60 is 72/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/60: 60/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/50 ÷ 42/60 = 72/50 × 60/42
  3. = 72 × 60/50 × 42 = 4320/2100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/35
  5. In mixed form: 22/35

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