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Divide 54/21 with 40/7

1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 5 5/7

54/21 ÷ 40/7 is 9/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/7: 7/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 54/21 ÷ 40/7 = 54/21 × 7/40
  3. = 54 × 7/21 × 40 = 378/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20

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