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Divide 8/5 with 20/21

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 20/21

8/5 ÷ 20/21 is 42/25.

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, 8/5 ÷ 20/21 = 8/5 × 21/20
  3. = 8 × 21/5 × 20 = 168/100
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/25
  5. In mixed form: 117/25

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