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Divide 40/36 with 16/50

1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 16/50

40/36 ÷ 16/50 is 125/36.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/50: 50/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/36 ÷ 16/50 = 40/36 × 50/16
  3. = 40 × 50/36 × 16 = 2000/576
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/36
  5. In mixed form: 317/36

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