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Divide 84/40 with 16/12

1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 1 4/12

84/40 ÷ 16/12 is 63/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/12: 12/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/40 ÷ 16/12 = 84/40 × 12/16
  3. = 84 × 12/40 × 16 = 1008/640
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/40
  5. In mixed form: 123/40

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