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Divide 12/9 with 40/12

1^st number: 1 3/9, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

12/9 ÷ 40/12 is 2/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/12: 12/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 12/9 ÷ 40/12 = 12/9 × 12/40
3. = 12 × 12/9 × 40 = 144/360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5

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