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Divide 40/8 with 20/21

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

40/8 ÷ 20/21 is 21/4.

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, 40/8 ÷ 20/21 = 40/8 × 21/20
  3. = 40 × 21/8 × 20 = 840/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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