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Divide 40/12 with 7/3

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

40/12 ÷ 7/3 is 10/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/3: 3/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 7/3 = 40/12 × 3/7
  3. = 40 × 3/12 × 7 = 120/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
  5. In mixed form: 13/7

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