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Divide 50/15 with 40/70

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 40/70

50/15 ÷ 40/70 is 35/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/70: 70/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/15 ÷ 40/70 = 50/15 × 70/40
  3. = 50 × 70/15 × 40 = 3500/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/6
  5. In mixed form: 55/6

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