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Divide 40/5 with 20/21

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 20/21

40/5 ÷ 20/21 is 42/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/21: 21/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 20/21 = 40/5 × 21/20
  3. = 40 × 21/5 × 20 = 840/100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
  5. In mixed form: 82/5

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