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Divide 40/16 with 16/84

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 16/84

40/16 ÷ 16/84 is 105/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/84: 84/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/16 ÷ 16/84 = 40/16 × 84/16
  3. = 40 × 84/16 × 16 = 3360/256
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/8
  5. In mixed form: 131/8

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