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Divide 36/21 with 40/24

1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 1 16/24

36/21 ÷ 40/24 is 36/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/24: 24/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/21 ÷ 40/24 = 36/21 × 24/40
  3. = 36 × 24/21 × 40 = 864/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/35
  5. In mixed form: 11/35

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