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Divide 10/2 with 80/40

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 2 0/40

10/2 ÷ 80/40 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 80/40: 40/80
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 10/2 ÷ 80/40 = 10/2 × 40/80
  3. = 10 × 40/2 × 80 = 400/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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