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Divide 50/40 with 5/18

1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 5/18

50/40 ÷ 5/18 is 9/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/18: 18/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/40 ÷ 5/18 = 50/40 × 18/5
  3. = 50 × 18/40 × 5 = 900/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
  5. In mixed form: 41/2

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