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Divide 12/3 with 40/5

1^st number: 4 0/3, 2^nd number: 8 0/5

12/3 ÷ 40/5 is 1/2.

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, 12/3 ÷ 40/5 = 12/3 × 5/40
3. = 12 × 5/3 × 40 = 60/120
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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