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Divide 40/12 with 6/7

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 6/7

40/12 ÷ 6/7 is 35/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/7: 7/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 6/7 = 40/12 × 7/6
  3. = 40 × 7/12 × 6 = 280/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/9
  5. In mixed form: 38/9

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