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Divide 40/12 with 36/60

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 36/60

40/12 ÷ 36/60 is 50/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/60: 60/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 36/60 = 40/12 × 60/36
  3. = 40 × 60/12 × 36 = 2400/432
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/9
  5. In mixed form: 55/9

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