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Divide 16/3 with 40/20

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 2 0/20

16/3 ÷ 40/20 is 8/3.

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, 16/3 ÷ 40/20 = 16/3 × 20/40
  3. = 16 × 20/3 × 40 = 320/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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