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Divide 70/40 with 50/30

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

70/40 ÷ 50/30 is 21/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/30: 30/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 70/40 ÷ 50/30 = 70/40 × 30/50
  3. = 70 × 30/40 × 50 = 2100/2000
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
  5. In mixed form: 11/20

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