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Divide 40/21 with 7/12

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 7/12

40/21 ÷ 7/12 is 160/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/12: 12/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/21 ÷ 7/12 = 40/21 × 12/7
  3. = 40 × 12/21 × 7 = 480/147
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/49
  5. In mixed form: 313/49

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