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Divide 21/14 with 16/24

1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 16/24

21/14 ÷ 16/24 is 9/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/24: 24/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/14 ÷ 16/24 = 21/14 × 24/16
  3. = 21 × 24/14 × 16 = 504/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
  5. In mixed form: 21/4

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