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Divide 12/3 with 36/40

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 36/40

12/3 ÷ 36/40 is 40/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/40: 40/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/3 ÷ 36/40 = 12/3 × 40/36
  3. = 12 × 40/3 × 36 = 480/108
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
  5. In mixed form: 44/9

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