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Divide 21/4 with 20/16

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 1 4/16

21/4 ÷ 20/16 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/16: 16/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 20/16 = 21/4 × 16/20
  3. = 21 × 16/4 × 20 = 336/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  5. In mixed form: 41/5

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