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Divide 50/27 with 72/40

1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 1 32/40

50/27 ÷ 72/40 is 250/243.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/40: 40/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/27 ÷ 72/40 = 50/27 × 40/72
  3. = 50 × 40/27 × 72 = 2000/1944
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 250/243
  5. In mixed form: 17/243

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