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Divide 40/15 with 40/50

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 40/50

40/15 ÷ 40/50 is 10/3.

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, 40/15 ÷ 40/50 = 40/15 × 50/40
  3. = 40 × 50/15 × 40 = 2000/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
  5. In mixed form: 31/3

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