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Divide 40/9 with 48/21

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 2 6/21

40/9 ÷ 48/21 is 35/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/21: 21/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/9 ÷ 48/21 = 40/9 × 21/48
  3. = 40 × 21/9 × 48 = 840/432
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/18
  5. In mixed form: 117/18

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