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Divide 40/14 with 8/20

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 8/20

40/14 ÷ 8/20 is 50/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/20: 20/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/14 ÷ 8/20 = 40/14 × 20/8
  3. = 40 × 20/14 × 8 = 800/112
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/7
  5. In mixed form: 71/7

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