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Divide 40/21 with 8/14

1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 8/14

40/21 ÷ 8/14 is 10/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/14: 14/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/21 ÷ 8/14 = 40/21 × 14/8
  3. = 40 × 14/21 × 8 = 560/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
  5. In mixed form: 31/3

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