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Divide 40/5 with 20/14

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 1 6/14

40/5 ÷ 20/14 is 28/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/14: 14/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 20/14 = 40/5 × 14/20
  3. = 40 × 14/5 × 20 = 560/100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/5
  5. In mixed form: 53/5

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