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Divide 5/3 with 21/8

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 2 5/8

5/3 ÷ 21/8 is 40/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/8: 8/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/3 ÷ 21/8 = 5/3 × 8/21
  3. = 5 × 8/3 × 21 = 40/63

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