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Divide 15/12 with 3/40

1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 3/40

15/12 ÷ 3/40 is 50/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/40: 40/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/12 ÷ 3/40 = 15/12 × 40/3
  3. = 15 × 40/12 × 3 = 600/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/3
  5. In mixed form: 162/3

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