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Divide 21/6 with 40/20

1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 2 0/20

21/6 ÷ 40/20 is 7/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/20: 20/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/6 ÷ 40/20 = 21/6 × 20/40
  3. = 21 × 20/6 × 40 = 420/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
  5. In mixed form: 13/4

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