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Divide 20/50 with 8/7

1st number: 20/50, 2nd number: 1 1/7

20/50 ÷ 8/7 is 7/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/7: 7/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/50 ÷ 8/7 = 20/50 × 7/8
  3. = 20 × 7/50 × 8 = 140/400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/20

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