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Divide 40/5 with 21/20

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

40/5 ÷ 21/20 is 160/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/20: 20/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 21/20 = 40/5 × 20/21
  3. = 40 × 20/5 × 21 = 800/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/21
  5. In mixed form: 713/21

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