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Divide 21/4 with 40/28

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 1 12/28

21/4 ÷ 40/28 is 147/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/28: 28/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 40/28 = 21/4 × 28/40
  3. = 21 × 28/4 × 40 = 588/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/40
  5. In mixed form: 327/40

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