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Divide 21/6 with 40/49

1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 40/49

21/6 ÷ 40/49 is 343/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/49: 49/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/6 ÷ 40/49 = 21/6 × 49/40
  3. = 21 × 49/6 × 40 = 1029/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/80
  5. In mixed form: 423/80

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