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Divide 21/3 with 40/60

1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 40/60

21/3 ÷ 40/60 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/60: 60/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/3 ÷ 40/60 = 21/3 × 60/40
  3. = 21 × 60/3 × 40 = 1260/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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