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Divide 40/12 with 24/9

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 2 6/9

40/12 ÷ 24/9 is 5/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/9: 9/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 24/9 = 40/12 × 9/24
  3. = 40 × 9/12 × 24 = 360/288
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
  5. In mixed form: 11/4

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