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Divide 21/40 with 5/20

21/40 ÷ 5/20 is 21/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/20: 20/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/40 ÷ 5/20 = 21/40 × 20/5
  3. = 21 × 20/40 × 5 = 420/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
  5. In mixed form: 21/10

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