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Divide 30/5 with 40/50

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 40/50

30/5 ÷ 40/50 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/50: 50/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 30/5 ÷ 40/50 = 30/5 × 50/40
  3. = 30 × 50/5 × 40 = 1500/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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