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Divide 50/15 with 40/80

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 40/80

50/15 ÷ 40/80 is 20/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/80: 80/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/15 ÷ 40/80 = 50/15 × 80/40
  3. = 50 × 80/15 × 40 = 4000/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
  5. In mixed form: 62/3

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