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Divide 49/8 with 20/5

1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 4 0/5

49/8 ÷ 20/5 is 49/32.

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, 49/8 ÷ 20/5 = 49/8 × 5/20
  3. = 49 × 5/8 × 20 = 245/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/32
  5. In mixed form: 117/32

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