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Divide 40/21 with 72/8

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 9 0/8

40/21 ÷ 72/8 is 40/189.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/8: 8/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/21 ÷ 72/8 = 40/21 × 8/72
  3. = 40 × 8/21 × 72 = 320/1512
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/189

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