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Divide 50/3 with 40/15

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 2 10/15

50/3 ÷ 40/15 is 25/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/15: 15/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/3 ÷ 40/15 = 50/3 × 15/40
  3. = 50 × 15/3 × 40 = 750/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/4
  5. In mixed form: 61/4

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