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Divide 21/6 with 12/16

1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 12/16

21/6 ÷ 12/16 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/16: 16/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/6 ÷ 12/16 = 21/6 × 16/12
  3. = 21 × 16/6 × 12 = 336/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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