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Divide 20/8 with 5/7

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 5/7

20/8 ÷ 5/7 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/7: 7/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/8 ÷ 5/7 = 20/8 × 7/5
  3. = 20 × 7/8 × 5 = 140/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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