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Divide 40/21 with 20/56

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 20/56

40/21 ÷ 20/56 is 16/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/56: 56/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/21 ÷ 20/56 = 40/21 × 56/20
  3. = 40 × 56/21 × 20 = 2240/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
  5. In mixed form: 51/3

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