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Divide 72/50 with 56/42

1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 1 14/42

72/50 ÷ 56/42 is 27/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/42: 42/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/50 ÷ 56/42 = 72/50 × 42/56
  3. = 72 × 42/50 × 56 = 3024/2800
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/25
  5. In mixed form: 12/25

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