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Divide 50/25 with 40/70

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 40/70

50/25 ÷ 40/70 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/70: 70/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/25 ÷ 40/70 = 50/25 × 70/40
  3. = 50 × 70/25 × 40 = 3500/1000
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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