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Divide 20/6 with 12/40

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 12/40

20/6 ÷ 12/40 is 100/9.

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, 20/6 ÷ 12/40 = 20/6 × 40/12
  3. = 20 × 40/6 × 12 = 800/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 100/9
  5. In mixed form: 111/9

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