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Divide 20/6 with 2/8

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 2/8

20/6 ÷ 2/8 is 40/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/8: 8/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/6 ÷ 2/8 = 20/6 × 8/2
  3. = 20 × 8/6 × 2 = 160/12
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
  5. In mixed form: 131/3

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