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Divide 40/12 with 72/50

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 1 22/50

40/12 ÷ 72/50 is 125/54.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/50: 50/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 72/50 = 40/12 × 50/72
  3. = 40 × 50/12 × 72 = 2000/864
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/54
  5. In mixed form: 217/54

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