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Divide 20/3 with 12/24

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 12/24

20/3 ÷ 12/24 is 40/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/24: 24/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/3 ÷ 12/24 = 20/3 × 24/12
  3. = 20 × 24/3 × 12 = 480/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
  5. In mixed form: 131/3

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