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Divide 3/8 with 40/20

1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 2 0/20

3/8 ÷ 40/20 is 3/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/20: 20/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 3/8 ÷ 40/20 = 3/8 × 20/40
  3. = 3 × 20/8 × 40 = 60/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/16

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