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Divide 50/40 with 20/60

1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 20/60

50/40 ÷ 20/60 is 15/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/60: 60/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/40 ÷ 20/60 = 50/40 × 60/20
  3. = 50 × 60/40 × 20 = 3000/800
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
  5. In mixed form: 33/4

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