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Divide 14/21 with 40/8

1st number: 14/21, 2nd number: 5 0/8

14/21 ÷ 40/8 is 2/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/8: 8/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 14/21 ÷ 40/8 = 14/21 × 8/40
  3. = 14 × 8/21 × 40 = 112/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15

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