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Divide 12/2 with 40/70

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 40/70

12/2 ÷ 40/70 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/70: 70/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/2 ÷ 40/70 = 12/2 × 70/40
  3. = 12 × 70/2 × 40 = 840/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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