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Divide 21/2 with 40/12

1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 3 4/12

21/2 ÷ 40/12 is 63/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/12: 12/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/2 ÷ 40/12 = 21/2 × 12/40
  3. = 21 × 12/2 × 40 = 252/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/20
  5. In mixed form: 33/20

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