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Divide 40/21 with 3/8

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 3/8

40/21 ÷ 3/8 is 320/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/8: 8/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/21 ÷ 3/8 = 40/21 × 8/3
  3. = 40 × 8/21 × 3 = 320/63
  4. In mixed form: 55/63

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