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Divide 50/7 with 5/8

1st number: 7 1/7, 2nd number: 5/8

50/7 ÷ 5/8 is 80/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/8: 8/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/7 ÷ 5/8 = 50/7 × 8/5
  3. = 50 × 8/7 × 5 = 400/35
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/7
  5. In mixed form: 113/7

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