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Divide 84/4 with 40/20

1st number: 21 0/4, 2nd number: 2 0/20

84/4 ÷ 40/20 is 21/2.

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, 84/4 ÷ 40/20 = 84/4 × 20/40
  3. = 84 × 20/4 × 40 = 1680/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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