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Divide 40/12 with 6/16

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 6/16

40/12 ÷ 6/16 is 80/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/16: 16/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 6/16 = 40/12 × 16/6
  3. = 40 × 16/12 × 6 = 640/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/9
  5. In mixed form: 88/9

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