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Divide 12/8 with 40/6

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 6 4/6

12/8 ÷ 40/6 is 9/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

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

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