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Divide 21/6 with 40/16

1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 2 8/16

21/6 ÷ 40/16 is 7/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/16: 16/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/6 ÷ 40/16 = 21/6 × 16/40
  3. = 21 × 16/6 × 40 = 336/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
  5. In mixed form: 12/5

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