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Divide 50/20 with 40/60

1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 40/60

50/20 ÷ 40/60 is 15/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/60: 60/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/20 ÷ 40/60 = 50/20 × 60/40
  3. = 50 × 60/20 × 40 = 3000/800
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
  5. In mixed form: 33/4

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