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Divide 40/21 with 12/16

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 12/16

40/21 ÷ 12/16 is 160/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/16: 16/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/21 ÷ 12/16 = 40/21 × 16/12
  3. = 40 × 16/21 × 12 = 640/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/63
  5. In mixed form: 234/63

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