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Divide 21/3 with 40/9

1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 4 4/9

21/3 ÷ 40/9 is 63/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/9: 9/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/3 ÷ 40/9 = 21/3 × 9/40
  3. = 21 × 9/3 × 40 = 189/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/40
  5. In mixed form: 123/40

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