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Divide 35/2 with 21/8

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 2 5/8

35/2 ÷ 21/8 is 20/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/8: 8/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 35/2 ÷ 21/8 = 35/2 × 8/21
  3. = 35 × 8/2 × 21 = 280/42
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
  5. In mixed form: 62/3

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