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Divide 5/2 with 20/21

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 20/21

5/2 ÷ 20/21 is 21/8.

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, 5/2 ÷ 20/21 = 5/2 × 21/20
  3. = 5 × 21/2 × 20 = 105/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
  5. In mixed form: 25/8

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