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Divide 40/42 with 8/20

40/42 ÷ 8/20 is 50/21.

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, 40/42 ÷ 8/20 = 40/42 × 20/8
  3. = 40 × 20/42 × 8 = 800/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/21
  5. In mixed form: 28/21

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