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Divide 5/21 with 40/5

1st number: 5/21, 2nd number: 8 0/5

5/21 ÷ 40/5 is 5/168.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/5: 5/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/21 ÷ 40/5 = 5/21 × 5/40
  3. = 5 × 5/21 × 40 = 25/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/168

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