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Divide 16/3 with 21/5

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 4 1/5

16/3 ÷ 21/5 is 80/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/5: 5/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/3 ÷ 21/5 = 16/3 × 5/21
  3. = 16 × 5/3 × 21 = 80/63
  4. In mixed form: 117/63

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