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Divide 12/18 with 40/5

1st number: 12/18, 2nd number: 8 0/5

12/18 ÷ 40/5 is 1/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/5: 5/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/18 ÷ 40/5 = 12/18 × 5/40
  3. = 12 × 5/18 × 40 = 60/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12

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