Answers

Divide 40/12 with 21/8

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 2 5/8

40/12 ÷ 21/8 is 80/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 21/8: 8/21
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/12 ÷ 21/8 = 40/12 × 8/21
3. = 40 × 8/12 × 21 = 320/252
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/63
5. In mixed form: 117/63

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