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Divide 40/6 with 5/20

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 5/20

40/6 ÷ 5/20 is 80/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/20: 20/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 5/20 = 40/6 × 20/5
  3. = 40 × 20/6 × 5 = 800/30
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/3
  5. In mixed form: 262/3

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