Answers

Divide 72/56 with 42/50

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 42/50

72/56 ÷ 42/50 is 75/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/50: 50/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/56 ÷ 42/50 = 72/56 × 50/42
3. = 72 × 50/56 × 42 = 3600/2352
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/49
5. In mixed form: 126/49

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