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Divide 5/2 with 8/20

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

5/2 ÷ 8/20 is 25/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/20: 20/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/2 ÷ 8/20 = 5/2 × 20/8
  3. = 5 × 20/2 × 8 = 100/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/4
  5. In mixed form: 61/4

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