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Divide 16/5 with 21/12

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 1 9/12

16/5 ÷ 21/12 is 64/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/12: 12/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/5 ÷ 21/12 = 16/5 × 12/21
  3. = 16 × 12/5 × 21 = 192/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/35
  5. In mixed form: 129/35

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