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Divide 50/40 with 8/14

1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 8/14

50/40 ÷ 8/14 is 35/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/14: 14/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/40 ÷ 8/14 = 50/40 × 14/8
  3. = 50 × 14/40 × 8 = 700/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/16
  5. In mixed form: 23/16

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