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Divide 20/14 with 15/40

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 15/40

20/14 ÷ 15/40 is 80/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/40: 40/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/14 ÷ 15/40 = 20/14 × 40/15
  3. = 20 × 40/14 × 15 = 800/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/21
  5. In mixed form: 317/21

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