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Divide 84/40 with 16/36

1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 16/36

84/40 ÷ 16/36 is 189/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/36: 36/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/40 ÷ 16/36 = 84/40 × 36/16
  3. = 84 × 36/40 × 16 = 3024/640
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/40
  5. In mixed form: 429/40

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