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Divide 20/4 with 40/21

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 1 19/21

20/4 ÷ 40/21 is 21/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/21: 21/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/4 ÷ 40/21 = 20/4 × 21/40
  3. = 20 × 21/4 × 40 = 420/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
  5. In mixed form: 25/8

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