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Divide 40/25 with 16/21

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 16/21

40/25 ÷ 16/21 is 21/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/21: 21/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/25 ÷ 16/21 = 40/25 × 21/16
  3. = 40 × 21/25 × 16 = 840/400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
  5. In mixed form: 21/10

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