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Divide 21/4 with 84/40

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

21/4 ÷ 84/40 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 84/40: 40/84
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 84/40 = 21/4 × 40/84
  3. = 21 × 40/4 × 84 = 840/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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