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Divide 40/12 with 60/20

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 3 0/20

40/12 ÷ 60/20 is 10/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/20: 20/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 60/20 = 40/12 × 20/60
  3. = 40 × 20/12 × 60 = 800/720
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
  5. In mixed form: 11/9

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