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Divide 5/3 with 40/20

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 2 0/20

5/3 ÷ 40/20 is 5/6.

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, 5/3 ÷ 40/20 = 5/3 × 20/40
  3. = 5 × 20/3 × 40 = 100/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6

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