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Divide 40/12 with 40/24

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 1 16/24

40/12 ÷ 40/24 is 2/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/24: 24/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 40/24 = 40/12 × 24/40
  3. = 40 × 24/12 × 40 = 960/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1

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