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Divide 40/12 with 7/9

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 7/9

40/12 ÷ 7/9 is 30/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/9: 9/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 7/9 = 40/12 × 9/7
  3. = 40 × 9/12 × 7 = 360/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 30/7
  5. In mixed form: 42/7

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