Answers

Divide 40/12 with 20/16

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 1 4/16

40/12 ÷ 20/16 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 20/16: 16/20
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/12 ÷ 20/16 = 40/12 × 16/20
3. = 40 × 16/12 × 20 = 640/240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
5. In mixed form: 22/3

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