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Divide 12/7 with 40/24

1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 1 16/24

12/7 ÷ 40/24 is 36/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/24: 24/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 12/7 ÷ 40/24 = 12/7 × 24/40
  3. = 12 × 24/7 × 40 = 288/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/35
  5. In mixed form: 11/35

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