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Divide 72/50 with 50/42

1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 1 8/42

72/50 ÷ 50/42 is 756/625.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/42: 42/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/50 ÷ 50/42 = 72/50 × 42/50
  3. = 72 × 42/50 × 50 = 3024/2500
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 756/625
  5. In mixed form: 1131/625

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