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Divide 40/12 with 50/70

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 50/70

40/12 ÷ 50/70 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/70: 70/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 50/70 = 40/12 × 70/50
  3. = 40 × 70/12 × 50 = 2800/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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