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Divide 40/4 with 20/5

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 4 0/5

40/4 ÷ 20/5 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/5: 5/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/4 ÷ 20/5 = 40/4 × 5/20
  3. = 40 × 5/4 × 20 = 200/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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