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Divide 50/18 with 40/8

1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 5 0/8

50/18 ÷ 40/8 is 5/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/8: 8/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/18 ÷ 40/8 = 50/18 × 8/40
  3. = 50 × 8/18 × 40 = 400/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9

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