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Divide 40/12 with 45/36

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 1 9/36

40/12 ÷ 45/36 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/36: 36/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 45/36 = 40/12 × 36/45
  3. = 40 × 36/12 × 45 = 1440/540
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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