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Divide 40/21 with 16/49

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 16/49

40/21 ÷ 16/49 is 35/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/49: 49/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/21 ÷ 16/49 = 40/21 × 49/16
  3. = 40 × 49/21 × 16 = 1960/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/6
  5. In mixed form: 55/6

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