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Divide 50/36 with 40/12

1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 3 4/12

50/36 ÷ 40/12 is 5/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/12: 12/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/36 ÷ 40/12 = 50/36 × 12/40
  3. = 50 × 12/36 × 40 = 600/1440
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12

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