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Divide 40/12 with 70/40

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 1 30/40

40/12 ÷ 70/40 is 40/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 70/40: 40/70
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 70/40 = 40/12 × 40/70
  3. = 40 × 40/12 × 70 = 1600/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  5. In mixed form: 119/21

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