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Divide 50/3 with 40/14

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 2 12/14

50/3 ÷ 40/14 is 35/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/14: 14/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/3 ÷ 40/14 = 50/3 × 14/40
  3. = 50 × 14/3 × 40 = 700/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/6
  5. In mixed form: 55/6

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