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Divide 40/12 with 20/40

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 20/40

40/12 ÷ 20/40 is 20/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/40: 40/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 20/40 = 40/12 × 40/20
  3. = 40 × 40/12 × 20 = 1600/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
  5. In mixed form: 62/3

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