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Divide 50/16 with 21/40

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 21/40

50/16 ÷ 21/40 is 125/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/40: 40/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/16 ÷ 21/40 = 50/16 × 40/21
  3. = 50 × 40/16 × 21 = 2000/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/21
  5. In mixed form: 520/21

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