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Divide 20/8 with 21/40

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 21/40

20/8 ÷ 21/40 is 100/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/40: 40/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/8 ÷ 21/40 = 20/8 × 40/21
  3. = 20 × 40/8 × 21 = 800/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 100/21
  5. In mixed form: 416/21

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