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Divide 20/8 with 7/8

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

20/8 ÷ 7/8 is 20/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/8: 8/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/8 ÷ 7/8 = 20/8 × 8/7
  3. = 20 × 8/8 × 7 = 160/56
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
  5. In mixed form: 26/7

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