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Divide 40/21 with 16/14

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 1 2/14

40/21 ÷ 16/14 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/14: 14/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/21 ÷ 16/14 = 40/21 × 14/16
  3. = 40 × 14/21 × 16 = 560/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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