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Divide 20/3 with 40/7

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 5 5/7

20/3 ÷ 40/7 is 7/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/7: 7/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/3 ÷ 40/7 = 20/3 × 7/40
  3. = 20 × 7/3 × 40 = 140/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
  5. In mixed form: 11/6

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