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Divide 16/4 with 12/40

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 12/40

16/4 ÷ 12/40 is 40/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/40: 40/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/4 ÷ 12/40 = 16/4 × 40/12
  3. = 16 × 40/4 × 12 = 640/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
  5. In mixed form: 131/3

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