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Divide 40/6 with 20/5

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 4 0/5

40/6 ÷ 20/5 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/5: 5/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 20/5 = 40/6 × 5/20
  3. = 40 × 5/6 × 20 = 200/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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