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Divide 21/8 with 16/9

1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 1 7/9

21/8 ÷ 16/9 is 189/128.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/9: 9/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/8 ÷ 16/9 = 21/8 × 9/16
  3. = 21 × 9/8 × 16 = 189/128
  4. In mixed form: 161/128

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