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Divide 50/9 with 8/40

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 8/40

50/9 ÷ 8/40 is 250/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/40: 40/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/9 ÷ 8/40 = 50/9 × 40/8
  3. = 50 × 40/9 × 8 = 2000/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 250/9
  5. In mixed form: 277/9

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