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Divide 8/6 with 8/21

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 8/21

8/6 ÷ 8/21 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/21: 21/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/6 ÷ 8/21 = 8/6 × 21/8
  3. = 8 × 21/6 × 8 = 168/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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