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Divide 40/28 with 42/50

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 42/50

40/28 ÷ 42/50 is 250/147.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/50: 50/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/28 ÷ 42/50 = 40/28 × 50/42
  3. = 40 × 50/28 × 42 = 2000/1176
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 250/147
  5. In mixed form: 1103/147

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