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Divide 40/35 with 21/40

1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 21/40

40/35 ÷ 21/40 is 320/147.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/40: 40/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/35 ÷ 21/40 = 40/35 × 40/21
  3. = 40 × 40/35 × 21 = 1600/735
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 320/147
  5. In mixed form: 226/147

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