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Divide 60/40 with 30/50

1st number: 1 20/40, 2nd number: 30/50

60/40 ÷ 30/50 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 30/50: 50/30
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 60/40 ÷ 30/50 = 60/40 × 50/30
  3. = 60 × 50/40 × 30 = 3000/1200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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