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Divide 20/7 with 21/8

1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 2 5/8

20/7 ÷ 21/8 is 160/147.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/8: 8/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/7 ÷ 21/8 = 20/7 × 8/21
  3. = 20 × 8/7 × 21 = 160/147
  4. In mixed form: 113/147

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