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Divide 70/40 with 20/60

1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 20/60

70/40 ÷ 20/60 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/60: 60/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 70/40 ÷ 20/60 = 70/40 × 60/20
  3. = 70 × 60/40 × 20 = 4200/800
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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