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Divide 50/48 with 40/42

1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 40/42

50/48 ÷ 40/42 is 35/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/48 ÷ 40/42 = 50/48 × 42/40
  3. = 50 × 42/48 × 40 = 2100/1920
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/32
  5. In mixed form: 13/32

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