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Divide 50/40 with 30/40

1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 30/40

50/40 ÷ 30/40 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 30/40: 40/30
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/40 ÷ 30/40 = 50/40 × 40/30
  3. = 50 × 40/40 × 30 = 2000/1200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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