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Divide 50/15 with 70/40

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 1 30/40

50/15 ÷ 70/40 is 40/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 70/40: 40/70
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/15 ÷ 70/40 = 50/15 × 40/70
  3. = 50 × 40/15 × 70 = 2000/1050
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  5. In mixed form: 119/21

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