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Divide 48/21 with 81/40

1st number: 2 6/21, 2nd number: 2 1/40

48/21 ÷ 81/40 is 640/567.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 81/40: 40/81
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 48/21 ÷ 81/40 = 48/21 × 40/81
  3. = 48 × 40/21 × 81 = 1920/1701
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 640/567
  5. In mixed form: 173/567

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