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Divide 5/21 with 8/7

1st number: 5/21, 2nd number: 1 1/7

5/21 ÷ 8/7 is 5/24.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/7: 7/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/21 ÷ 8/7 = 5/21 × 7/8
  3. = 5 × 7/21 × 8 = 35/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/24

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