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Divide 40/7 with 21/50

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 21/50

40/7 ÷ 21/50 is 2000/147.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/50: 50/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/7 ÷ 21/50 = 40/7 × 50/21
  3. = 40 × 50/7 × 21 = 2000/147
  4. In mixed form: 1389/147

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