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Divide 21/14 with 16/28

1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 16/28

21/14 ÷ 16/28 is 21/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/28: 28/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/14 ÷ 16/28 = 21/14 × 28/16
  3. = 21 × 28/14 × 16 = 588/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
  5. In mixed form: 25/8

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