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Divide 72/9 with 50/60

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 50/60

72/9 ÷ 50/60 is 48/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/60: 60/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/9 ÷ 50/60 = 72/9 × 60/50
  3. = 72 × 60/9 × 50 = 4320/450
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/5
  5. In mixed form: 93/5

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