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Divide 81/8 with 40/20

1st number: 10 1/8, 2nd number: 2 0/20

81/8 ÷ 40/20 is 81/16.

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, 81/8 ÷ 40/20 = 81/8 × 20/40
  3. = 81 × 20/8 × 40 = 1620/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/16
  5. In mixed form: 51/16

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