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Divide 40/12 with 21/18

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 1 3/18

40/12 ÷ 21/18 is 20/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/18: 18/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 21/18 = 40/12 × 18/21
  3. = 40 × 18/12 × 21 = 720/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
  5. In mixed form: 26/7

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