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Divide 14/12 with 7/40

1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 7/40

14/12 ÷ 7/40 is 20/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/40: 40/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 14/12 ÷ 7/40 = 14/12 × 40/7
  3. = 14 × 40/12 × 7 = 560/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
  5. In mixed form: 62/3

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