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Divide 21/4 with 45/40

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 1 5/40

21/4 ÷ 45/40 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/40: 40/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 45/40 = 21/4 × 40/45
  3. = 21 × 40/4 × 45 = 840/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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