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Divide 40/12 with 56/32

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 1 24/32

40/12 ÷ 56/32 is 40/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/32: 32/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 56/32 = 40/12 × 32/56
  3. = 40 × 32/12 × 56 = 1280/672
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  5. In mixed form: 119/21

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