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Divide 72/50 with 42/80

1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 42/80

72/50 ÷ 42/80 is 96/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/80: 80/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/50 ÷ 42/80 = 72/50 × 80/42
  3. = 72 × 80/50 × 42 = 5760/2100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 96/35
  5. In mixed form: 226/35

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