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Divide 49/8 with 40/20

1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 2 0/20

49/8 ÷ 40/20 is 49/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/20: 20/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 49/8 ÷ 40/20 = 49/8 × 20/40
  3. = 49 × 20/8 × 40 = 980/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/16
  5. In mixed form: 31/16

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