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Divide 16/5 with 20/8

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 2 4/8

16/5 ÷ 20/8 is 32/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/8: 8/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/5 ÷ 20/8 = 16/5 × 8/20
  3. = 16 × 8/5 × 20 = 128/100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/25
  5. In mixed form: 17/25

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