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Divide 16/40 with 12/9

1st number: 16/40, 2nd number: 1 3/9

16/40 ÷ 12/9 is 3/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/9: 9/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/40 ÷ 12/9 = 16/40 × 9/12
  3. = 16 × 9/40 × 12 = 144/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10

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