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Divide 40/3 with 20/7

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 2 6/7

40/3 ÷ 20/7 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/7: 7/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/3 ÷ 20/7 = 40/3 × 7/20
  3. = 40 × 7/3 × 20 = 280/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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