Answers

Divide 40/21 with 5/8

1^st number: 1 19/21, 2^nd number: 5/8

40/21 ÷ 5/8 is 64/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/8: 8/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/21 ÷ 5/8 = 40/21 × 8/5
3. = 40 × 8/21 × 5 = 320/105
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/21
5. In mixed form: 31/21

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