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Divide 35/8 with 40/20

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 2 0/20

35/8 ÷ 40/20 is 35/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/20: 20/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 35/8 ÷ 40/20 = 35/8 × 20/40
  3. = 35 × 20/8 × 40 = 700/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/16
  5. In mixed form: 23/16

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