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Divide 40/12 with 1/5

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 1/5

40/12 ÷ 1/5 is 50/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/5: 5/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 1/5 = 40/12 × 5/1
  3. = 40 × 5/12 × 1 = 200/12
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/3
  5. In mixed form: 162/3

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