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Divide 50/40 with 60/80

1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 60/80

50/40 ÷ 60/80 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/80: 80/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/40 ÷ 60/80 = 50/40 × 80/60
  3. = 50 × 80/40 × 60 = 4000/2400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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