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Divide 24/12 with 6/40

1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 6/40

24/12 ÷ 6/40 is 40/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/40: 40/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 24/12 ÷ 6/40 = 24/12 × 40/6
  3. = 24 × 40/12 × 6 = 960/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
  5. In mixed form: 131/3

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