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Divide 21/4 with 40/14

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 2 12/14

21/4 ÷ 40/14 is 147/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/14: 14/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 40/14 = 21/4 × 14/40
  3. = 21 × 14/4 × 40 = 294/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/80
  5. In mixed form: 167/80

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