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Divide 50/40 with 15/20

1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 15/20

50/40 ÷ 15/20 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/20: 20/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/40 ÷ 15/20 = 50/40 × 20/15
  3. = 50 × 20/40 × 15 = 1000/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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