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Divide 40/4 with 20/7

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 2 6/7

40/4 ÷ 20/7 is 7/2.

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, 40/4 ÷ 20/7 = 40/4 × 7/20
  3. = 40 × 7/4 × 20 = 280/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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