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Divide 80/21 with 40/15

1st number: 3 17/21, 2nd number: 2 10/15

80/21 ÷ 40/15 is 10/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/15: 15/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/21 ÷ 40/15 = 80/21 × 15/40
  3. = 80 × 15/21 × 40 = 1200/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
  5. In mixed form: 13/7

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