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Divide 24/21 with 40/60

1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 40/60

24/21 ÷ 40/60 is 12/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/60: 60/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 24/21 ÷ 40/60 = 24/21 × 60/40
  3. = 24 × 60/21 × 40 = 1440/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
  5. In mixed form: 15/7

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