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Divide 16/5 with 21/56

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 21/56

16/5 ÷ 21/56 is 128/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/56: 56/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/5 ÷ 21/56 = 16/5 × 56/21
  3. = 16 × 56/5 × 21 = 896/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/15
  5. In mixed form: 88/15

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