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Divide 36/3 with 9/40

1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 9/40

36/3 ÷ 9/40 is 160/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/40: 40/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/3 ÷ 9/40 = 36/3 × 40/9
  3. = 36 × 40/3 × 9 = 1440/27
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/3
  5. In mixed form: 531/3

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