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Divide 50/14 with 5/8

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 5/8

50/14 ÷ 5/8 is 40/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/8: 8/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/14 ÷ 5/8 = 50/14 × 8/5
  3. = 50 × 8/14 × 5 = 400/70
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/7
  5. In mixed form: 55/7

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