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Divide 40/25 with 16/84

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 16/84

40/25 ÷ 16/84 is 42/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/84: 84/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/25 ÷ 16/84 = 40/25 × 84/16
  3. = 40 × 84/25 × 16 = 3360/400
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
  5. In mixed form: 82/5

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