Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Divide fractions

Divide 84/15 with 21/5

1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 4 1/5

84/15 ÷ 21/5 is 4/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/5: 5/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/15 ÷ 21/5 = 84/15 × 5/21
  3. = 84 × 5/15 × 21 = 420/315
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
  5. In mixed form: 11/3

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com