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Divide 50/8 with 40/54

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 40/54

50/8 ÷ 40/54 is 135/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/54: 54/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/8 ÷ 40/54 = 50/8 × 54/40
  3. = 50 × 54/8 × 40 = 2700/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/16
  5. In mixed form: 87/16

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