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Divide 20/14 with 5/40

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 5/40

20/14 ÷ 5/40 is 80/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/40: 40/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/14 ÷ 5/40 = 20/14 × 40/5
  3. = 20 × 40/14 × 5 = 800/70
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/7
  5. In mixed form: 113/7

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