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Divide 50/21 with 5/8

1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 5/8

50/21 ÷ 5/8 is 80/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/8: 8/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/21 ÷ 5/8 = 50/21 × 8/5
  3. = 50 × 8/21 × 5 = 400/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/21
  5. In mixed form: 317/21

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