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Divide 40/21 with 20/15

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 1 5/15

40/21 ÷ 20/15 is 10/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/15: 15/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/21 ÷ 20/15 = 40/21 × 15/20
  3. = 40 × 15/21 × 20 = 600/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
  5. In mixed form: 13/7

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