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Divide 12/15 with 40/9

1st number: 12/15, 2nd number: 4 4/9

12/15 ÷ 40/9 is 9/50.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/9: 9/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/15 ÷ 40/9 = 12/15 × 9/40
  3. = 12 × 9/15 × 40 = 108/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/50

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