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Divide 45/40 with 16/21

1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 16/21

45/40 ÷ 16/21 is 189/128.

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, 45/40 ÷ 16/21 = 45/40 × 21/16
  3. = 45 × 21/40 × 16 = 945/640
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/128
  5. In mixed form: 161/128

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