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Divide 12/40 with 12/9

1^st number: 12/40, 2^nd number: 1 3/9

12/40 ÷ 12/9 is 9/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

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

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