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Divide 8/7 with 40/50

1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 40/50

8/7 ÷ 40/50 is 10/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/50: 50/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/7 ÷ 40/50 = 8/7 × 50/40
  3. = 8 × 50/7 × 40 = 400/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
  5. In mixed form: 13/7

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