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Divide 72/84 with 42/50

72/84 ÷ 42/50 is 50/49.

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, 72/84 ÷ 42/50 = 72/84 × 50/42
  3. = 72 × 50/84 × 42 = 3600/3528
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/49
  5. In mixed form: 11/49

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