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Divide 50/40 with 40/81

1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 40/81

50/40 ÷ 40/81 is 81/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/81: 81/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/40 ÷ 40/81 = 50/40 × 81/40
  3. = 50 × 81/40 × 40 = 4050/1600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/32
  5. In mixed form: 217/32

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