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Divide 50/14 with 42/40

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 1 2/40

50/14 ÷ 42/40 is 500/147.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/14 ÷ 42/40 = 50/14 × 40/42
  3. = 50 × 40/14 × 42 = 2000/588
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 500/147
  5. In mixed form: 359/147

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