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Divide 50/40 with 84/72

1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 1 12/72

50/40 ÷ 84/72 is 15/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 84/72: 72/84
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/40 ÷ 84/72 = 50/40 × 72/84
  3. = 50 × 72/40 × 84 = 3600/3360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
  5. In mixed form: 11/14

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