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Divide 16/12 with 28/40

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 28/40

16/12 ÷ 28/40 is 40/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/40: 40/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/12 ÷ 28/40 = 16/12 × 40/28
  3. = 16 × 40/12 × 28 = 640/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  5. In mixed form: 119/21

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