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Divide 40/7 with 50/60

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 50/60

40/7 ÷ 50/60 is 48/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/60: 60/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/7 ÷ 50/60 = 40/7 × 60/50
  3. = 40 × 60/7 × 50 = 2400/350
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/7
  5. In mixed form: 66/7

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