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Divide 20/3 with 2/5

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 2/5

20/3 ÷ 2/5 is 50/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/5: 5/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/3 ÷ 2/5 = 20/3 × 5/2
  3. = 20 × 5/3 × 2 = 100/6
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/3
  5. In mixed form: 162/3

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