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Divide 40/12 with 30/40

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 30/40

40/12 ÷ 30/40 is 40/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 30/40: 40/30
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 30/40 = 40/12 × 40/30
  3. = 40 × 40/12 × 30 = 1600/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
  5. In mixed form: 44/9

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