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Divide 40/12 with 6/21

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 6/21

40/12 ÷ 6/21 is 35/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/21: 21/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 6/21 = 40/12 × 21/6
  3. = 40 × 21/12 × 6 = 840/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/3
  5. In mixed form: 112/3

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