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Divide 75/40 with 15/21

1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 15/21

75/40 ÷ 15/21 is 21/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/21: 21/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 75/40 ÷ 15/21 = 75/40 × 21/15
  3. = 75 × 21/40 × 15 = 1575/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
  5. In mixed form: 25/8

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