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Divide 40/21 with 45/40

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 1 5/40

40/21 ÷ 45/40 is 320/189.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/40: 40/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/21 ÷ 45/40 = 40/21 × 40/45
  3. = 40 × 40/21 × 45 = 1600/945
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 320/189
  5. In mixed form: 1131/189

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