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Divide 40/21 with 36/49

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 36/49

40/21 ÷ 36/49 is 70/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/49: 49/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/21 ÷ 36/49 = 40/21 × 49/36
  3. = 40 × 49/21 × 36 = 1960/756
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/27
  5. In mixed form: 216/27

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