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Divide 21/4 with 14/5

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 2 4/5

21/4 ÷ 14/5 is 15/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 14/5: 5/14
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 14/5 = 21/4 × 5/14
  3. = 21 × 5/4 × 14 = 105/56
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  5. In mixed form: 17/8

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