Answers

Divide 40/12 with 16/6

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 2 4/6

40/12 ÷ 16/6 is 5/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 16/6: 6/16
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/12 ÷ 16/6 = 40/12 × 6/16
3. = 40 × 6/12 × 16 = 240/192
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
5. In mixed form: 11/4

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