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Divide 40/12 with 50/6

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 8 2/6

40/12 ÷ 50/6 is 2/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/6: 6/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 50/6 = 40/12 × 6/50
  3. = 40 × 6/12 × 50 = 240/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5

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