Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Divide fractions

Divide 21/12 with 12/40

1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 12/40

21/12 ÷ 12/40 is 35/6.

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, 21/12 ÷ 12/40 = 21/12 × 40/12
  3. = 21 × 40/12 × 12 = 840/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/6
  5. In mixed form: 55/6

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com