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Divide 40/12 with 28/16

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

40/12 ÷ 28/16 is 40/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/16: 16/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 28/16 = 40/12 × 16/28
  3. = 40 × 16/12 × 28 = 640/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  5. In mixed form: 119/21

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