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Divide 12/40 with 8/6

1st number: 12/40, 2nd number: 1 2/6

12/40 ÷ 8/6 is 9/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/6: 6/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/40 ÷ 8/6 = 12/40 × 6/8
  3. = 12 × 6/40 × 8 = 72/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/40

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