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Divide 40/14 with 7/20

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 7/20

40/14 ÷ 7/20 is 400/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/20: 20/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/14 ÷ 7/20 = 40/14 × 20/7
  3. = 40 × 20/14 × 7 = 800/98
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 400/49
  5. In mixed form: 88/49

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